What's happening
This resolution urges the Governor to proclaim March 22-28, 2019, as Doula Week in New York in recognition of World Doula Week.
Why it matters
Highlights the role of doulas in improving maternal and newborn health. , citing benefits such as reduced c-sections, shorter labor times, increased breastfeeding rates, and better postpartum mood for mothers and families.
Raises awareness of the emotional and social support doulas provide during childbirth and the postpartum period. , which can increase parental confidence and satisfaction with the birth experience.
Brings attention to broader public health issues. , such as the importance of non-medical support in reducing medical interventions and improving outcomes for women and families, framing doulas as a valuable part of holistic maternity care.
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Declare Doula Week Statewide
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Sponsors
28 Multi-sponsors
- Carmen E. Arroyo
- Jeffrion Aubry
- Edward Braunstein
- Marcos Crespo
- Joe DeStefano
- Inez E. Dickens
- Anthony D'Urso
- Charles Fall
- Michael J. Fitzpatrick
- Richard Gottfried
- Judy Griffin
- Mark C. Johns
- Kieran Michael Lalor
- Charles Lavine
- Peter Lawrence
- Donna Lupardo
- John T. McDonald III
- John K. Mikulin
- Brian D. Miller
- Angelo J. Morinello
- Philip Palmesano
- N. Nick Perry
- Andrew Raia
- Nily Rozic
- Fred Thiele
- Michele Titus
- David Weprin
- Kenneth Zebrowski
History
- Adopted
- Referred to calendar
Full text
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Assembly Resolution No. 233 BY: M. of A. Solages MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 22-28, 2019, as Doula Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of World Doula Week WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative… Show allHide
Assembly Resolution No. 233 BY: M. of A. Solages MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 22-28, 2019, as Doula Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of World Doula Week WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 22-28, 2019, as Doula Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of World Doula Week; and WHEREAS, World Doula Week begins with World Doula Day on March 22nd which was chosen because it is the spring equinox, which represents the return of fertility in countless cultures; and WHEREAS, The purpose of World Doula Week (WDW) is to empower doulas all over the world to improve the physiological, social, emotional, and psychological health of women, newborns and families in birth and in the postpartum period; and WHEREAS, World Doula Week events will take place all over the world during the same week, stating the benefits of the presence of doulas in birth and in the postpartum period including reducing the incidence of c-sections; and WHEREAS, The presence of doulas during labor and the postpartum period are beneficial to the entire family by reducing the incidence of postpartum mood; and WHEREAS, A doula may shorten the length of labor; reduce epidural and analgesic requests; increase breastfeeding initiation and continuation; increase mother's satisfaction of birth experience; and increase new parents' confidence in the care of their newborn; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals, such as doulas, of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 22-28th, 2019, as Doula Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of World Doula Week; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York.
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