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What Is a Birth Center?

Despite offering high-quality perinatal care, 80% of California’s licensed birth centers have closed in five years. This fact sheet examines the compounding challenges that birth centers face.

July 9, 2025

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What Is a Midwife? — Policy at a Glance

Midwives, ob/gyns, and family physicians are trained to deliver babies in California. In California, a worsening ob/gyn shortage paired with hospital labor and delivery unit closures have generated urgency for expanding access to midwives.

April 8, 2025

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AI Tools Promise Better Care but Challenge Safety-Net Providers

Artificial intelligence is swiftly reshaping the health care landscape, but the impressive array of helpful new tools is not equally accessible to everyone.

March 13, 2025

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Midwives Speak: Integration Challenges in California’s Health System

Midwives provide comprehensive health services during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, including as the primary birth attendant. This issue brief describes the scope of practice and integration of midwives in California; their relationships with physicians, hospitals, and health plans; and their…

February 7, 2025

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Maternity Workforce Insights

This series of conversations takes a look at the critical roles of doulas, lactation professionals, mental health professionals, and midwives.

February 13, 2025

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Shifting the Narrative About Black Birthing Experiences

A conversation with birth equity advocate Kimberly Seals Allers about improving maternity care for Black women and birthing people.

February 6, 2025

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What Is a Doula? — Policy at a Glance

Doulas improve birth outcomes and advance health equity, especially for families of color. California covers doula care for Medi-Cal enrollees, but opportunities remain to further expand access to doulas.

January 30, 2025

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What Is a Midwife? — Policy at a Glance

AI Tools Promise Better Care but Challenge Safety-Net Providers

Midwives Speak: Integration Challenges in California’s Health System

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What Is a Doula? — Policy at a Glance

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