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outcomes for women in labor, especially black women who are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white women. you re so cute. reporter: her doula works with parents as teachers motivated by other life-threatening deliveries. the nonprofit receives state funding making it possible to provide doula services to families cost-free, of the nearly 320 families they serve, 95% of all are people of color and all of their doulas are black women. why is it important for women of color to have access to them? well, i think access is the key. we wanted to make sure that we had black doulas serving both families that resemble them. reporter: now she is expecting a baby boy in just a few weeks with robin by her side. i m going to be there. you know, you re going to have that support and not to worry. reporter: zinhle essamuah, nbc news, st. louis, missouri.
The symposium will feature local researchers, birth workers, holistic practitioners, business owners, advocates and professionals who work within the realm of maternal health and wellness within East Tennessee.