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Makeroom Birth and Maternal Care
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About Cynn Smith
Cynn Smith is a Black birth doula listed in the Black Health provider directory. Cynn sees patients at Makeroom Birth and Maternal Care. Cynn offers in-person visits and is 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 Cynn Smith accepting new patients? ▾
Yes, Cynn Smith is accepting new patients.
Does Cynn Smith offer telehealth? ▾
Cynn Smith 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.