Establishes a Doula Support for Healthy Births pilot program in Florida to improve maternal and infant health outcomes.

The bill establishes a Doula Support for Healthy Births pilot program in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties. The program aims to improve birth outcomes by decreasing preterm birth rates and cesarean deliveries, enhancing access to care, and supporting maternal well-being. The Department of Health will implement and oversee the pilot program, which will target pregnant and postpartum women who have overcome or are overcoming substance use disorders. The program will offer prenatal, labor, and postpartum support services.

Establishes a Doula Support for Healthy Births pilot program in Florida to improve maternal and infant health outcomes.

The bill establishes a Doula Support for Healthy Births pilot program in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties. The program aims to improve birth outcomes by decreasing preterm birth rates and cesarean deliveries, enhancing access to care, and supporting maternal well-being. The Department of Health will implement and oversee the pilot program, which will target pregnant and postpartum women who have overcome or are overcoming substance use disorders. The program will offer prenatal, labor, and postpartum support services.