HMHBGA Reports
2022 State of the State Report
HMHBGA recently published the 2022 State of the State: Maternal and Infant Health in Georgia Report. This is the fourth edition of this report, with the last report produced in 2019. The purpose of this report is to continue to share current knowledge and projected trends of maternal and infant health outcomes in Georgia, as well as what can be accomplished to further improve the health of mothers and babies. Data has been collected to be made publicly available to practitioners and providers, families, and policymakers throughout the State.
For questions regarding the report, please contact Madison Scott at madison.scott.@hmhbga.org.
"I live in a doula desert": Doula Experiences in Rural Georgia
Rural maternal and child health outcomes in Georgia are dismal, and there are fewer rural hospitals and providers every year. Doula care (or non-clinical perinatal support) can improve birth experiences and outcomes and reduce infant and maternal morbidity.
“I want...to serve those communities...[But] my price tag is...not what they can afford”: The 4 Community-engaged Georgia Doula Study
Maternal mortality is high and increasing in Georgia, where Black people are three 48 times more susceptible than white people. Doulas can improve maternal health outcomes, but the 49 doula work force must be scaled up for maximum and equitable impact.
Doula Care in Georgia
Maternal mortality is high and increasing in Georgia, where Black people are three times more susceptible than white people. Doulas can improve maternal health outcomes, but the doula work force must be scaled up for maximum and equitable impact.
“I can be pro-abortion and pro-birth”: Opportunities and Challenges for Full Spectrum Care Among Doulas in Georgia
The work of full spectrum doulas (i, e., non-medically trained care workers offering 16 support before, during, and after pregnancy including abortion)”—is increasingly important as 17 abortion and family planning access decreases across the U.S. Few studies have examined the work 18 of community-based abortion doulas in restrictive settings. As part of the community-engaged 19 Georgia Doula Study, this sub study examines the scope of work of community-based abortion 20 doulas, the benefits of their care, and potential barriers and facilitators for access in metro-Atlanta, 21 Georgia. M
Racial identity, racism, and doula care for diverse populations in Georgia
Poor birth outcomes are more prevalent for Black communities, but strong evidence shows that doula care can improve those outcomes. More evidence is needed to understand racial differences, discrimination, and equity in doula care.
Interprofessional Dynamics Among Doulas, Doctors, and Nurses
Studies have shown that poor birth outcomes are more prevalent among Black birthing people and their babies. Evidence shows that doula care, during labor and delivery, improves maternal and child health outcomes. However there are varying attitudes among doctors and nurses towards doulas regarding taking a collaborative approach with birthing people in labor. Conflict and tension due to doulas may occur in some intrapartum settings in the United States, however this capstone examines these attitudes within the state of Georgia.
“Doulas shouldn’t be considered visitors, we should be considered a part of [the] team”: doula care in Georgia, USA during the COVID-19 pandemic
Doula support improves maternal-child health outcomes. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals restricted the number of support people allowed during childbirth. An academic community research team conducted 17 in-depth interviews and structured surveys with doulas in metro Atlanta, Georgia, USA from November 2020 to January 2021.
”Doulas Do Need to Be There to Support if They Choose to Have an Abortion”: Family Planning Attitudes and Stigma Among Doulas in Georgia
This community-engaged study examines abortion and family planning doula services, attitudes toward these services, abortion stigma faced by abortion doulas, and doulas’ recommendations to improve access to care.
Doula Care for Rural Communities and Immigrants and Refugees
Immigrants and refugees can experience poorer maternal health outcomes than US-born birth givers. They have unique and additional needs during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Doulas can help connect migrant and refugee women in new high-income countries, such as the U.S., with services and support.
2019 State of the State Report
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia (HMHBGA) is excited to announce the release of the 2019 State of the State: Maternal and Infant Health in Georgia Report. This is the third edition of this report, with the last report produced in 2016. The purpose of this report is to continue to share current knowledge and projected trends of maternal and infant health outcomes in Georgia, as well as what can be accomplished to further improve the health of mothers and babies. Data has been collected to be made publicly available to practitioners and providers, families, and policymakers throughout the State.
An Evaluation of Current Prenatal Education Availability and Receptivity to Online Education in the State of Georgia
We have actively worked to increase evidence-informed prenatal education, specifically for women enrolled in Medicaid or uninsured, through research, community engagement and capacity building across the State. We are proud to share the publication of our report, An Evaluation of Current Prenatal Education Availability and Receptivity to Online Education in the State of Georgia.
2016 State of the State Report
