Filling the gap by providing services from conception to birth and beyond.
Candelen’s newest community-based program, NewRoots, empowers pregnant individuals through prenatal and postnatal culturally responsive Doula support.
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Candelen New Program Announcement: NewRoots
Funded by Bezos Family Foundation and the HS Lopez Family Foundation, Candelen is proud to be launching a new prenatal program in Arizona called NewRoots. NewRoots was developed in response to the alarming rates of maternal and infant mortality in the state of AZ, especially in marginalized communities.
According to the March of Dimes, the preterm birth rate among babies born to Black birthing people is 1.4 times higher than the rate among all other babies and similarly, infant mortality is 2.1 times higher. Indigenous women, according to the AZ Department of Health Services are four times more likely to die from birth-related complications than their white counterparts. Last, 80% of pregnant individuals on AHCCCS (Arizona’s state Medicaid plan) only attend 1 prenatal visit with their OBGYN prior to birth...
Supporting parents to provide the
care infants to need to grow and thrive.
"My role involves supporting families, not only by guiding them through the challenges that may arise, but also by encouraging them to cherish the beauty of this vulnerable experience."
Meet Shannon, Doula
While completing her Master's in Women's and Gender Studies, Shannon learned a great deal about adverse maternal and infant health outcomes faced by women in the United States, leading her to birth work. Doulas play a critical role in healthcare system as skilled community health workers.
Shannon embraces and celebrates all identities, family compositions, and belief systems. Her role involves supporting families, not only by guiding them through the challenges that may arise, but also by encouraging them to cherish the beauty of this vulnerable experience.
While working with Shannon, families will receive the latest evidence-based information that will allow them to make informed decisions in a secure and supportive environment.
Contact us!
Ashleigh Leonard
aleonard@candelen.org
(480) 829-0500 (ext. 1216)
