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Meredith’s Story: How Doula Support Complements Medical Care
At Excel by Eight, one of our goals is to ensure that all women receive complete, high-quality preconception, prenatal, and postpartum care. Meredith’s experience highlights the importance of doula support in advocating for patients’ voices to be heard during childbirth, in addition to providing educational experiences that can help mothers be better prepared for childbirth. She shares how her doula, Nicolle Fletcher, provided crucial support during both of her labors.
Erica’s Story: Empowered and Supported Through the Unexpected
At Excel by Eight, one of our goals is to ensure that all women receive complete, high-quality preconception, prenatal, and postpartum care. Erica’s experience highlights the importance of doula support in advocating for patients’ voices to be heard during childbirth, in addition to providing emotional and physical support during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. She shares how her doula, Nicolle Fletcher, provided crucial support during the birth of her daughter and reminded her that she had options.
2025 Legislative Session Update
The 95th General Assembly of the Arkansas State Legislature is underway, and Excel by Eight is proud to have a seat at the table, advocating for the needs of young children and families across the state. Early childhood development is already a key focus, with several related bills filed for consideration. Here are a few we are watching.