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A Doula is a trained professional who provides physical, emotional, informational, and logistical support to a pregnant person and their partner during pregnancy, labor and the postpartum period to help them achieve the best birth outcomes. The doula’s purpose is to help birthing persons have a safe, memorable and empowering birth experience. Doulas provide continuity of care and mitigate institutionalized racism in the medical setting.
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Decrease in requests for pain medications, such as epidurals
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Shorter labor length
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Fewer Cesarean births
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Better Newborn Assessment Scores (summarizes the health of newborn children against infant mortality)
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Fewer vacuum & forceps births
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Less pain & anxiety
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Significant increases in breastfeeding success
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Reduction in low birth weight & premature births
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Increased satisfaction in birth experience (for partners too!)
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Empowering pregnant teenagers and teen parents in Bridgeport, CT, Radiant Teens offers compassionate doula support, comprehensive education, and essential resources, ensuring every young parent feels informed, supported, and empowered throughout their journey into parenthood.
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Developing Doula Workforce Training to train Doula on how to support pregnante teens.
Develop a training to prepare doulas to work with teens within Bridgeport, CT.
Support doulas in their pursuit of certification in the State of CT, as well as other opportunities and certifications, e.g., CLCs, etc.
Establish data collection methods to measure program outcomes and impact.
Conduct regular evaluations to assess the effectiveness of doula support, educational workshops, and community events.
Collaborate with schools, counselors, and nurses to track improvements in academic performance and physical/emotional well-being.
Compassion: Offering empathetic and non-judgmental support to pregnant teenagers and teen parents.
Education: Providing evidence-based information and resources to empower informed decision-making.
Community: Creating a sense of belonging and connections through community-based events and networking opportunities.
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