Iowa nonprofit EveryStep now offers an innovative program to reimburse its expecting employees for the cost of doula services. The American Pregnancy Association cites numerous studies showing that having a doula present during birth decreases the Cesarean rate, the length of labor and the use of pain medication, and increases positive birth outcomes. “EveryStep is proud to already offer doula services to qualified clients in central Iowa,” says EveryStep president and CEO Tray Wade. “It only made sense to our leadership team to offer this benefit to our staff. It’s good for our employees and good for our organization. EveryStep is committed to being an employer that reflects our values as an organization both internally and externally.”
