Pennsylvania HR 149: A Resolution recognizing April 11, 2025, as "Black Doula Day" in Pennsylvania.

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PRINTER'S NO. 1179
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 149
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY CURRY, CEPHAS, MAYES, GIRAL, VENKAT, HOHENSTEIN,
HILL-EVANS, MADDEN, KAZEEM, PIELLI, BELLMON, RABB, SMITH-
WADE-EL, NEILSON, RIVERA, SANCHEZ, D. WILLIAMS, CARROLL,
O'MARA, BOYD, CERRATO, CEPEDA-FREYTIZ, STEELE AND K.HARRIS,
MARCH 31, 2025
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH, MARCH 31, 2025
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing April 11, 2025, as "Black Doula Day" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, The purpose of "Black Doula Day" is to acknowledge
the work of Black doulas to improve the physiological, social,
emotional and psychological health of women, newborns and
families during pregnancy, birth and in the postpartum period;
and
WHEREAS, "Black Doula Day" takes place on the same day as the
International Day for Maternal Health and Rights, and also the
first day of Black Maternal Health Week, to raise awareness of
the benefits Black doulas provide during pregnancy and birth,
including reducing the incidence of C-sections, and in the
postpartum period, including reducing the incidence of
postpartum blues; and
WHEREAS, A doula may shorten the length of labor, reduce
epidural and analgesic requests, increase breastfeeding
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initiation and continuation, increase the mother's satisfaction
with the birth experience and increase new parents' confidence
in the care of their newborn; and
WHEREAS, Black doulas, of such noble aims and contributions,
should be celebrated and recognized by all the residents of this
Commonwealth; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize April
11, 2025, as "Black Doula Day" in Pennsylvania.
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