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Outcome # 3: Doula program participants will have healthy birth weight infants of greater than 2500 grams. <br />Goal Results: 96% Overall <br />• 100%/ 12 out of 12 program participants completed all prenatal appointments. <br />• 1% / 1 out of 12 program participants had low birth weight infants (2500gm). Goal for this indicator is low <br />birth weight infants will be 7% or lower for program participants. <br />Outcome # 4: Doula program participants will increase their health literacy. <br />Goal Results: 75% Overall <br />• 75% / 9 out of 12 program participants increased knowledge of healthy preconception, prenatal and <br />postpartum health. OB staff called a doula for 3 clients during or immediately after delivery. *Doula program <br />participation decreased due to visitor restrictions and Doulas not being permitted at the bedside for labor <br />support due to COVID-19. <br />• 75% / 9 out of 12 of program participants demonstrated increased knowledge of birth practices, medical <br />terminology, and medical interventions. OB staff called a doula for 3 clients during or immediately after <br />delivery. *Doula program participation decreased due to visitor restrictions and Doulas not being permitted <br />at the bedside for labor support due to COVID-19. <br />COVID-19 Impact: Due to COVID-19, Doula program participation decreased due to visitor restrictions and <br />Doulas not being permitted at the bedside for labor support due to Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital's (1) <br />visitor only policy. This has impacted our community Doula program significantly, however, our Doulas have <br />implemented a variety of methods (video conferencing, phone calls, Zoom, Facebook, etc.) to help support our <br />mothers and families during this time. The Coalition is currently researching best practices on how to each our <br />clients effectively and will continue to improve these services as more information is made available. As COVID- <br />19 continues to impact our County, State and Nation, our mothers need this support more than ever. The Indian <br />River County Healthy Start Coalition and Community Doula Program will continue to work with each client to <br />get them the information and support they need. <br />*Please note that in September 21, 2020, the Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital's visitor policy changed to <br />allow Doulas back at the bedside. <br />121 <br />