Tag: birth workers
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Australia Faces Doula Crackdown as Safety Concerns Grow
Growing calls for oversight of unregulated birth workers In the wake of several high-profile tragedies involving Australian mothers and babies, health authorities are intensifying scrutiny on doulas and other unregulated birth workers. These professionals, who provide emotional support, advocacy, and practical assistance during pregnancy and birth, operate outside formal medical licensing in many parts of…
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Australia considers crackdown on doulas after tragic birth deaths
Growing calls for regulation after high-profile deaths Australian health authorities are considering a crackdown on doulas and other unregulated birth workers following a string of tragic deaths among mothers and babies during or after labor. Peak medical bodies have been vocal about the need for clearer standards, informed consent, and safer birth practices as part…