Published Apr 11, 2024
Doulas For All: How Senator Samra Brouk is changing birth in New York
Senator Samra Brouk joins Emily Oster to discuss the game-changing potential of Medicaid-covered doula services in New York, focusing on their ability to enhance birth outcomes and tackle Black maternal health disparities by reducing discrimination and improving support for vulnerable communities.

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