Advocacy


Community-Based Doula Advocacy Resources

How to Do Advocacy for Community-Based Doula Programs

A Doula's Story - Bina Holland - Rockford, Illinois 

HC One National Site Summary

HC One - Community-Based Doula Program Replication

HR3590 Mark-up

HR3962 Mark-up

Community Health Worker Outcomes in Maternal and Child Health

HC One Doula Fact Sheet

HC One Doula Research Sheet

Sample Meeting Request Letter

Senator Durbin's Remarks - Congressional Record, December 23, 2009



 

A Doula Story (DVD)
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A Doula Story is a movie about a HC One-trained doula and her work. It is powerfully touching and informative. If you did not catch it on PBS, order a copy from us! Send us an email or give us a call for more info.  In the meantime, you can watch a trailer.

 

The Community-Based Doula: Reclaiming Birth, Empowering Families (Book)
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By HC One Executive Director Rachel Abramson and co-authors Ginger Breedlove and Beth Isaacs, this book is about the impact of doula support and the importance of the community-based doula model to families around the country. Order your copy and find out about the work that supports so many mothers around the world!




Breastfeeding Advocacy Resources

(Primarily for Illinois)

 

US Surgeon General's Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding

 

Illinois Breastfeeding Blueprint: A Plan for Change

Illinois Hospital Report Card

Illinois Breastfeeding Laws

State of Illinois' Breastfeeding Proclamation
Breastfeeding in the Fight Against Obesity

Healthy Places Chicago

 

FACT SHEET:  Becoming Baby Friendly

FACT SHEET:  Exclusive Breastfeeding: Benefits and Importance

FACT SHEET:  Maternity Care Practices Make a Difference for Breastfeeding

 

 

See Also

Doulas in the Spotlight - News, Awards, etc.

Doula Resource Organizations

Take Action!

Sign-Up for our National Community-Based Doula Network


 
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