Doula Technology Enhancement Project

Pettaway Pursuit Foundations goal is to empower new mothers with education and support throughout the prenatal and postpartum period, to achieve healthy newborn outcomes through healthier and prolonged pregnancies. Our Doulas, otherwise known as 92 caregivers provide non-medical assistance before, during, and after child birth. A Doula also provides assistance to the expectant mother's partner and family. Our Doulas provide one on one nonjudgmental in home practical support, such as childbirth education, parenting skills, meal preparation, household organization, breastfeeding support and emotional support to ensure improved maternal and birth outcomes. Our Doulas are certified by the approving respective agencies. According to The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ACOG and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine SMFM published data indicates that one of the most effective tools to improve labor and delivery outcomes is the continuous presence of support personnel, such as a Doula.This technology grant will augment and enhance the continuum of complete service delivery between the Doula and the member.