HR930: HR930 Georgia Community-Based Doula Week; March 29 to April 5, 2025; recognize

25 LC 112 3571 House Resolution 930 By: Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Willis of the 55th, Bennett of the 94th, Schofield of the 63rd, Davis of the 87th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing March 29 to April 5, 2025, as Georgia Community-Based Doula Week; and for1 other purposes.2 WHEREAS, community-based doulas provide continuous support to mothers during labor3 and delivery, helping them cope with the physical and mental demands of giving birth; and4 WHEREAS, drawing on their specialized training and lived experi ence to guide birthing5 persons through labor and delivery, community-based doulas provide emotional support and6 physical comfort that enhance the childbirth experience for the entire family; and7 WHEREAS, community-based doulas have a commonality with the birthing person, which8 improves outcomes for underserved communities; and9 WHEREAS, community-based doulas work with medical staff, including doctors, midwives,10 and nurses, to provide informational support to all birthing people they serve and help with11 their transition to parenthood; and12 WHEREAS, community-based doulas remove barriers to care by meeting families prenatally13 and postpartum in the home as well as work to address maternal health disparities; and14 H. R. 930 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3571 WHEREAS, doulas across Georgia help create positive childbirth experiences and work15 toward improved birth and infant health outcomes.16 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that17 the members of this body recognize March 29 to April 5, 2025, a s Georgia18 Community-Based Doula Week.19 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized20 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the21 public and the press.22 H. R. 930 - 2 -