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NY J01371

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Roxanne Persaud

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 22-28, 2026, as Doula Week in New York State, coinciding with World Doula Week
  • World Doula Week begins on March 22nd (World Doula Day), chosen for its connection to the spring equinox and its cultural associations with fertility
  • Highlights doula benefits including reducing c-section rates, shortening labor, decreasing epidural requests, and lowering postpartum mood disorders
  • Notes doulas increase breastfeeding initiation and continuation, improve mothers' satisfaction with birth experiences, and boost new parents' confidence in newborn care
  • Sponsored by Senator Persaud; directs a copy of the resolution be transmitted to Governor Hochul

Legislative Description

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 22-28, 2026, as Doula Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of World Doula Week

Last Action

ADOPTED

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/12/2026

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