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On the recordAugust 21, 2026
By expanding access to trusted providers like doulas, midwives, Tribal midwives, and lactation support professionals, this legislation can help make sure mothers get the care they need. That’s especially important in New Mexico, where more than half of all births are covered by Medicaid.
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Martin Heinrich
Democratic · New Mexico

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Discussing the Mamas First Act and its impact on maternal care.

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