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  <title>Exploring Doula Certification and Policy Challenges in Maternal Health</title>
  <description>Welcome back to another insightful episode of The Birth Geeks! Today, we're thrilled to be joined by Elizabeth Mosley, an exceptional birth doula and advocate committed to systemic change in birth care. Our host, Dr. Hillary Melchiors, delves deep into the intricacies of trauma-informed care, the importance of culturally congruent support, and the ongoing challenges in doula certification and reimbursement with Elizabeth Mosley. From exploring models of doula care and the impacts of volunteer advocacy to navigating the complexities of state and national policies—this episode is packed with valuable insights. We even touch on some lighter topics like regional dialects and the joys of pet companionship. Whether you're a seasoned birth worker or new to the field, this conversation offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. So grab your headphones, settle in, and let's geek out on all things birth! &amp;amp;nbsp;  Comprehensive Sequence of Topics Covered in The Episode:     Trauma-Informed Care &amp;amp;amp;&amp;amp;nbsp;Models   Systemic Change vs. Individual Blame   Local versus National Data   Nonprofit Organization Challenges   Full-Spectrum Doula Work   Doula Certification and Reimbursement Issues   Culturally Congruent Care   Impact of Stress and Structural Violence   Reimbursement Challenges   Recognition of Refugee and Immigrant Doula Challenges   Political Advocacy   Living Experiences and Work Settings   Advantages of Doula Care   Research Methodologies   Systemic Issues in Healthcare   &amp;amp;nbsp; Links  &amp;quot;I want…to serve those communities…[but] my price tag is…not what they can afford&amp;quot;: The community-engaged Georgia doula study  New Effort to Examine Doula Care Programs in Medicaid to Advance Racial Equity Embrace Refugee Birth Support Healthy Mothers, Health Babies: Georgia    </description>
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