The Healthy Start Doula Program, using the G.R.O.W. Doula model, improves local maternal and child health systems of care, supports, and educates pregnant women to take control of their health. A Doula is a non-medical professional who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to a mother before, during and shortly after childbirth, to help her achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible.

• Relationships built by ongoing communication during pregnancy, including home visits.
• Prenatal Educational Support
• Prenatal Home visits
• Continuous support during labor
• Support for 1 hour after birth
• Postpartum support to the new mother and infant