Governor Newsom signed the “Mom Car” bill to provide mothers with postpartum medical care, Doula services, etc.

Governor of California Gavin Newson Another major change is being made to positively affect mothers-especially mothers of color. Today, he signed a bill to improve the health of babies and pregnant women. Bill 65, also known as “Monib Law” Written by Senator Nancy Skinner, a committee will be formed to investigate pregnancy-related deaths and serious maternal morbidity, according to reports Fresno Bee. The bill will also increase the family’s access to postpartum healthcare, Doula services and midwives.

In addition, Act 65 requires the Statewide Office of Health Planning and Development to provide training for midwifery nurses working in multicultural communities. Break it down and Act 65 will provide Medi-Cal insurance for Doula, thereby expanding the Medi-Cal eligibility for mothers dealing with postpartum problems. It will be easier to obtain CalWORKs, a public assistance program that provides cash assistance and services to eligible families with children.

The interesting thing about Bill 65 is that it is establishing a guaranteed income pilot program that prioritizes low-income California pregnant women. According to a recent report from the California Department of Health, statistics show that between 2014 and 2016, black women in California are more likely to have pregnancy-related mortality compared to white, Hispanic, or Asian/Pacific Islander women. It is four to six times higher. .

In a press release, Governor Newsom said: “Everyone should have a healthy pregnancy and childbirth, and this bill will help more California families achieve this goal. Mothers of black and aboriginal communities The infant mortality rate is still significantly higher than the state average, which is unacceptable.”

He continued to say that California is committed to addressing discrimination and discrepancies whenever and wherever it occurs. With the signing of Bill 65 today, we are redoubled efforts to realize our commitment to reproductive justice and racial justice.

Roommates, what do you think of this bill?

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