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Celina Sargusingh, CD-L, NCS, CBE is a Black doula practicing in , MD. Celina sees patients at Be Held Birth Services LLC. Celina offers in-person visits and is not currently accepting new patients.
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Black patients and Birth Doula
Black birth doulas: continuous labor support. Continuous labor support is associated with 39 percent lower C-section rates, critical for Black birthing people.
A Cochrane review of continuous labor support found a 39 percent lower C-section rate, fewer instrumental deliveries, shorter labors, and better satisfaction with birth experience. For Black birthing people, who face 3 times higher maternal mortality (CDC) and 36 percent national C-section rates, a doula functions as both emotional advocate and clinical translator during labor. Medicaid is now covering doula care in a growing number of states, including CA, NY, NJ, VA, MD, and others.
What birth doulas provide
- Prenatal meetings to build birth preferences
- Continuous support in labor: emotional, physical, informational
- Partner coaching
- Advocacy during interventions and decisions
- Immediate postpartum support
- One follow-up visit typically
Advocacy prompts
- What's your experience with the hospital I'm planning to birth at?
- Do you accept Medicaid or a sliding scale?
- What does your backup plan look like if you're unavailable?
Frequently asked questions
Is Celina Sargusingh accepting new patients?
Celina Sargusingh is not currently accepting new patients.
Where is Celina Sargusingh's practice located?
Celina Sargusingh practices at MD.
Does Celina Sargusingh offer telehealth?
Celina Sargusingh sees patients in person at their listed office.
What does a Birth Doula treat?
Black birth doulas: continuous labor support. Continuous labor support is associated with 39 percent lower C-section rates, critical for Black birthing people.
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