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HR 930: Georgia Community-Based Doula Week; March 29 to April 5, 2025; recognize

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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 for other purposes.

WHEREAS, community-based doulas provide continuous support to mothers during labor and delivery, helping them cope with the physical and mental demands of giving birth; and

WHEREAS, drawing on their specialized training and lived experience to guide birthing persons through labor and delivery, community-based doulas provide emotional support and physical comfort that enhance the childbirth experience for the entire family; and

WHEREAS, community-based doulas have a commonality with the birthing person, which improves outcomes for underserved communities; and

WHEREAS, community-based doulas work with medical staff, including doctors, midwives, and nurses, to provide informational support to all birthing people they serve and help with their transition to parenthood; and

WHEREAS, community-based doulas remove barriers to care by meeting families prenatally and postpartum in the home as well as work to address maternal health disparities; and

WHEREAS, doulas across Georgia help create positive childbirth experiences and work toward improved birth and infant health outcomes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize March 29 to April 5, 2025, as Georgia Community-Based Doula Week.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press.