S 4186
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to grow and diversify the perinatal workforce, and for other purposes
Summary
**What it does:** This bill would expand and diversify the healthcare workforce that cares for pregnant women and new mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. **Who it affects:** - Pregnant women and new mothers seeking perinatal care - Healthcare workers in maternal health (doctors, nurses, midwives, doulas) - Healthcare training programs and institutions - Communities with limited access to maternal healthcare **What would change:** The bill would likely create new funding, training programs, or incentives to: - Increase the number of perinatal healthcare providers - Improve diversity among maternal health workers - Address shortages in underserved areas - Enhance training and education in perinatal care The goal is to ensure more women have access to qualified healthcare providers during pregnancy and childbirth.