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An Open Letter

To: Sen. Peters, Rep. Dingell, Sen. Stabenow

From: A constituent in Whitmore Lake, MI

August 10, 2024

Recent data shows the alarming rate of preventable maternal deaths in the United States, especially among Black and indigenous women. The Mamas First Act aims to provide Medicaid coverage for vital prenatal, delivery, and postpartum services from doulas and midwives, who have been shown to improve maternal and infant health outcomes. Offering culturally congruent care from certified providers in homes, hospitals, or via telehealth can reduce complications, premature births, and interventions like C-sections. This cost-effective legislation addresses a critical public health crisis while advancing health equity. I urge you to support the Mamas First Act to protect maternal health and tackle unacceptable racial disparities.

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