District 34

Jennifer Gutiérrez

Williamsburg, South Williamsburg, East Williamsburg, Bushwick (West), Bushwick (East), Ridgewood

COUNCIL MEMBER JENNIFER GUTIÉRREZ CONTINUES TO PROMOTE DOULA CARE WITH THE DOULA BILL OF RIGHTS

December 4, 2025

The bill will also create a first of its kind formal feedback channel for doulas to share concerns, experiences with hospitals and health workers, and recommendations directly with the City.

New York, New York (Dec 4 2025) – Today, Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez the Doula Bill of Rights, Intro 1495-2025, legislation designed to strengthen the role of doulas in hospitals and ensure birthing people receive respectful, consistent, and informed care across New York City.

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Council Member Gutiérrez Statement on the Passage of Doula Pilot Program in NYC

August 11, 2022

NEW YORK, NEW YORK (August 11, 2022) — Today, the New York City Council passed a bill that will require DOHMH establish a pilot program in New York City, that will start in October 2022 and continue through June 30, 2024, to train doulas and provide no-cost professional doula services to New Yorkers across the five boroughs.

Those served by the pilot program will be based on TRIE (Taskforce on Racial Inclusion &

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New York City Council

District 34

Jennifer Gutiérrez

COUNCIL MEMBER JENNIFER GUTIÉRREZ CONTINUES TO PROMOTE DOULA CARE WITH THE DOULA BILL OF RIGHTS

Council Member Gutiérrez Statement on the Passage of Doula Pilot Program in NYC

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