child birth

Many hospitals are shuttering their obstetrics units because insurance and Medicaid aren't reimbursing enough to cover the cost of births, the report notes.

Amid the pandemic and quarantines, doulas — trained professionals who offer support to expectant mothers — noticed an increased interest in their services.

It would allow for mothers to receive Medicaid coverage for a full year, rather than the current two months.

The Florida House continues to move ahead with a proposal that would allow “advanced” birth centers where women could go as an alternative to hospitals...