Transforming Maternal Health with Step Up Together

Have you heard of the new CMS model designed to improve maternal health care?  As of January 2025, 14 states and D.C. are participating in the Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model. TMaH is a 10-year care delivery and payment model that funds state Medicaid programs to focus on three pillars: 1) Access, Infrastructure & workforce

Integrating Doulas into Community Birth Transfer Drills

Practicing for community-to-hospital birth transfers for clinical emergencies is crucial for effective preparedness for all professionals involved in the birth process. Though these events are rare, there is a real chance that a birth doula will be present when a birthing person requires a transfer from a home or birth center.  As part of the