Cutting-Edge Practice

Jackson Safer Childbirth Experience

State/Jurisdiction: Mississippi
Setting: Community
Population: Families & Caregivers Women & Maternal
Topic Area: Access to Quality Healthcare Birth Outcomes Community Wellness
NPMs: NPM 2: Low-Risk Cesarean Delivery

In the city of Jackson, there has been a growing movement advocating for natural childbirth and the
involvement of doulas in the community. However, the services offered by the doulas are done so on a fee-forservice
basis, making them financially prohibitive for many. The overall scarcity of labor support and the lack of
comprehensive childbirth education, specifically tailored to African American and low-income women,
contribute further to the disparities in birth outcomes experienced in our state. For these reasons, the Jackson
Safer Childbirth Experience (JSCE) project was born. The JSCE was established with the hopes of improving
maternal health outcomes and improving quality of care throughout pregnancy.


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CONTACT INFORMATION
Mississippi Public Health Institute: Jackson Safer Childbirth Experience
Tara Shaw
tclifton@msphi.org

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