How can we improve maternal health outcomes?

That question is at the heart of this episode of Jersey Rules and central to Assemblywoman Shanique Speight’s work as a maternal health advocate.

Her legislation (A4222), now law, expands public awareness of doula and midwife services across New Jersey, helping more families understand and access the support available to them.

In this conversation, we hear from experts and a New Jersey mom about what that support really looks like and why it matters. Expanding awareness is a critical step toward improving maternal health outcomes and strengthening families across our state.

In this episode:

* Opening comments from Assemblywoman Shanique Speight

* Julie Dees, MBA, LPC of Chief Executive Officer of The Children’s Home Society of NJ

* Uzo Achebe, MPH, Safer Childbirth Cities Supervisor/ Health Systems Liaison Mercer County, The Children’s Home Society of NJ and a Certified Doula

* Ashley Macchiaverna, mom and real estate professional, who has experienced firsthand the impact of working with a doula (twice)

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Doula Support, Stronger Starts: Policy Behind Better Beginnings