A growing number of American births involve doulas in the delivery room. And yet for some, the notion of a doula is expensive, maybe unaffordable -- the kind of thing that wealthier moms have. A coalition is trying to change that, and they have the support of State Senator Samra Brouk. We'll discuss the movement to make doula care more sustainable and available.

Our guests:

• Samra Brouk, state senator
• Dr. Twylla Dillion, president and CEO of Health Connect One
• Jacqui Lindsay, Healthy Baby Network
• Phyllis Sharp, doula with Royalty Birth Services
• Jacqui Lindsay, Healthy Baby Network

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