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Doulas

Doulas

State Approaches to Supporting the Community-Based Doula Workforce

Community-based doulas provide non-clinical emotional, physical, and informational support to expectant parents, starting during pregnancy and continuing throughout the postpartum period.

The Prenatal-to-3 Policy Landscape in 2026

This blog post outlines the state policy changes in effect since the release of our 2025 Roadmap, providing timely and up-to-date context for consideration as policy discussions continue in 2026.

2025 Prenatal-to-3 Legislative Roundup

With most legislatures adjourned for the year, we recap the 2025 action on state policies to support children and families. So far this year, lawmakers throughout the country debated—and many passed—legislation that aligns with four key components of the prenatal-to-3 system of care.

State Policy Progress on Community-Based Doulas in 2025

Community-based doulas are trained social service professionals who provide non-clinical emotional, physical, and informational support to expectant parents, starting during pregnancy and continuing throughout the postpartum period. When integrated into a larger system of supports

2025 National Prenatal-to-3 Research to Policy Summit

Did you miss the Summit? Click here to access the full recording.
  • Arkansas

2025 Roadmap Summary

THE PRENATAL-TO-3 SYSTEM OF CARE IN ARKANSAS The prenatal to age 3 (PN-3) period is the most rapid and sensitive period of development, and it sets the foundation for long-term health and wellbeing. The science
  • Alaska

2025 Roadmap Summary

THE PRENATAL-TO-3 SYSTEM OF CARE IN ALASKA The prenatal to age 3 (PN-3) period is the most rapid and sensitive period of development, and it sets the foundation for long-term health and wellbeing. The science
  • Arizona

2025 Roadmap Summary

THE PRENATAL-TO-3 SYSTEM OF CARE IN ARIZONA The prenatal to age 3 (PN-3) period is the most rapid and sensitive period of development, and it sets the foundation for long-term health and wellbeing. The science
  • Connecticut

2025 Roadmap Summary

THE PRENATAL-TO-3 SYSTEM OF CARE IN CONNECTICUT The prenatal to age 3 (PN-3) period is the most rapid and sensitive period of development, and it sets the foundation for long-term health and wellbeing. The science
  • California

2025 Roadmap Summary

THE PRENATAL-TO-3 SYSTEM OF CARE IN CALIFORNIA The prenatal to age 3 (PN-3) period is the most rapid and sensitive period of development, and it sets the foundation for long-term health and wellbeing. The science

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