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Council hears $250,000 ask for 10 doulas under Nashville Healthy Babies program
Summary
The Budget & Finance Committee reviewed a $250,000 wish‑list request to fund 10 doulas for the Nashville Healthy Babies initiative; councilors asked for more program details about eligibility and assignment.
Council members reviewed a $250,000 request from the Nashville Healthy Babies program to fund 10 doulas, which presenters said has shown results in improving maternal health outcomes.
Supporters told the committee the program has been effective in reducing maternal mortality disparities and requested the funding to expand doula services. Council members asked how doulas are assigned and whether services are targeted by income or need; presenters said those operational details were not provided at the caucus presentation and agreed to follow up with program staff.
The committee did not take action on the request during the session and asked for a program description, caseload numbers and eligibility criteria before considering appropriation.
