RFP #27-3-PH DOULAS SERVICES

The selected organizations will hire or contract with two certified doulas who will provide continuous labor support, education on breastfeeding, childbirth, postpartum warning signs, reproductive life planning, lactation support, and interconception care. Doulas will make referrals to local social services, prenatal/primary care providers, or childcare resources. They will conduct home or office visits during pregnancy and up to 12 months postpartum, and provide continuous labor support for each program participant. Doulas must maintain contact with clients at least three times during pregnancy, within one week after birth, up to six weeks after birth, at six months and twelve months postpartum. The program must serve at least 30 clients annually and provide additional support for up to 8 additional clients. Funded agencies must collect and submit data on number of women served by race and ethnicity, entry into prenatal care, number of prenatal visits, birth and postpartum satisfaction, breastfeeding initiation and duration, and number of collaborating organizations. Agencies must also attend monthly Perinatal Taskforce meetings and participate in coordinated meetings with other funded agencies.