The Latino doulas reshaping childbirth in the US

In the last decades, Latino doulas in the US have gained prominence as crucial community figures, addressing childbirth disparities and enhancing maternal outcomes. Their vital role has now been recognized nationwide with several states implementing doula programmes and offering them as part of Medicaid, the low-income health insurance for adults and children.

Video by María Teresa Alvarado

Produced by Natalia Guerrero and Sanjana Bhambhani

10 October 2023