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Committee on Women and Gender Equity Approves Citywide Doula Program and Maternal Health Education Campaign
New YorkOct 29, 20252 min read
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The New York City Council's Committee on Women and Gender Equity met on October 29, 2025, to vote on legislation establishing a citywide doula program and an education campaign focused on healthy living and chronic disease management during and after pregnancy.
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Chronic disease management after pregnancyHealthcareCitywide doula programMaternal health educationHealthy living during pregnancy
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- Approved Int 1285-2025-A, which amends the administrative code to establish a citywide doula program providing free doula services in marginalized neighborhoods.
- Approved Int 1393-2025-A, which amends the administrative code to create an education campaign on healthy living and managing chronic diseases during and after pregnancy.
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Committee on Women and Gender Equity
Oct 29, 2025, 12:00 AM250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 3scheduled
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Agenda
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a citywide doula program
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to an education campaign on healthy living and managing chronic diseases during and after pregnancy
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- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a citywide doula program
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a citywide doula program
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a citywide doula program
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to an education campaign on healthy living and managing chronic diseases during and after pregnancy
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to an education campaign on healthy living and managing chronic diseases during and after pregnancy
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to an education campaign on healthy living and managing chronic diseases during and after pregnancy
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