doula, Cook County

Cook County launches free doula program
Cook County’s public health system is launching free doula services for pregnant patients to help reduce health disparities. Nearly 1,000 mostly Black or Latina patients at Cook County Health are pregnant, and they will be offered a choice to have a doula support and advocate for them before, during and after labor.
Cook County Health expands access to doulas for pregnant patients who need it most
Now, a new program from Cook County is expanding access for people who need it most. "We usually hear that people want to hire a doula because they don't want to die," said Tayo Mbande, a doula and the cofounder of Chicago Birthworks Collective,
Cook County is launching a free doula program for pregnant patients
Cook County’s public health system is launching free doula services for pregnant patients to help reduce health disparities. Nearly 1,000 mostly Black or Latina patients at Cook County Health are currently pregnant, and they will be offered a choice to have a doula support and advocate for them before, during and after labor.
Free doula care to become available for pregnant Cook County Health patients in January
Cook County officials announced the start of free doula care for pregnant patients on Tuesday. "Doulas empower families by providing information about childbirth options and advocating for patients' needs, helping to ensure women and children have informed options during labor and delivery," said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.
Cook County invests $1 million in first-ever doula program
Cook County is taking a major step toward addressing maternal mortality rates with a $1 million investment in its first-ever doula program.
Cook County Health launches free doula program for expectant mothers
A new program involves $1 million to fund doulas for some of the county’s most vulnerable patients. Sara Machi reports.
kffhealthnews13h
As Abortion Limits Take Hold, Covert Aid Groups Face Obstacles Ahead
The more states that put restrictive abortion measures in place, the harder it becomes for support groups to help women obtain the reproductive care they seek, The Atlantic reports.
CBS News8d
Cook County judge removed from domestic violence cases due to threats against him
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A Cook County domestic violence judge, already under fire for releasing a man who is accused of later killing his wife, has now been removed from cases involving domestic violence ...