Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 22-28, 2025, as Doula Week in New York.

Assembly Resolution No. 247 memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 22-28, 2025, as Doula Week in New York, in conjunction with World Doula Week. The resolution highlights the benefits of doulas during labor and postpartum, including reduced incidence of C-sections, shorter labor, fewer epidural and analgesic requests, increased breastfeeding, and higher satisfaction and confidence among new parents. The resolution emphasizes the importance of recognizing and celebrating the contributions of doulas.

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 22-28, 2025, as Doula Week in New York.

Assembly Resolution No. 247 memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 22-28, 2025, as Doula Week in New York, in conjunction with World Doula Week. The resolution highlights the benefits of doulas during labor and postpartum, including reduced incidence of C-sections, shorter labor, fewer epidural and analgesic requests, increased breastfeeding, and higher satisfaction and confidence among new parents. The resolution emphasizes the importance of recognizing and celebrating the contributions of doulas.