Embracing Doula Care: Supporting the Spanish Speaking Community in Queens and Elmhurst NYC

“Embracing Doula Care” is a short video series that sheds light on the profound impact of free doula services in the lives of individuals residing in the Queens and Elmhurst neighborhoods of New York City. This particular film showcases the powerful impact doulas have on Spanish speaking pregnant, birthing, and postpartum individuals. Doula’s are trained local companions and advocates who provide emotional, physical, and educational support - helping their clients create a birth plan and providing lactation advice.
Studies show that doula support reduces cesarean section rates, the need for pain medication, the length of labor, birth complications, and perinatal anxiety and depression. Doula support improves communication between birthing people and their healthcare providers, increases breastfeeding, and leads to more positive birth experiences.
To find doula support, visit: nyc.gov/health/doula
Produced by Womanly
In partnership with:
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai: Arnold Institute for Global Health
HoPE Community Doula Program
NYC Health + Hospitals | Queens
NYC Health + Hospitals | Elmhurst
Ancient Song
Caribbean Women's Health Association
With support from:
Robin Hood Foundation
NY Health Foundation
Director - Attia Taylor
Director of Photography - Sawyer Roque
Editor - Wesley Bacon
Audio Engineer - Christian Guinanzaca
Creative Direction - Cara Taylor
Production Assistant - Ailyn Robles
Lighting Specialist - Nick Love
Lighting Specialist - Dexter Dugar
Lighting Assistant - George Haley