The statement and accompanying image discuss the reintroduction of the Mamas First Act, which aims to expand Medicaid to include doula support and midwifery care. The statement highlights the importance of comprehensive, continuous, and culturally congruent perinatal support in improving maternal health outcomes and addressing health inequities. The tone is supportive and advocacy-oriented, aiming to promote understanding and action on a public health issue.
- The statement strives to do no harm by advocating for improved maternal health care and addressing health inequities, which is a positive and constructive approach. [+2]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement promotes understanding, empathy, and compassion by highlighting the importance of culturally congruent perinatal support and the role of birth workers of color in reducing maternal health inequities. [+2]Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- The statement uses its platform to advocate for the betterment of society by supporting legislation aimed at improving maternal health outcomes and addressing systemic health disparities. [+2]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.