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Florida mothers of color, seeking better care, turn to midwives and doulas After years of feeling dismissed in hospitals, many Black and Hispanic women are working to find prenatal caregivers who listen to their concerns.     Courtney West, left, drops by for a postpartum visit with Samara Jackson, 30, who gave birth to her 2-week-old son, Peace, at home in St. Petersburg. West is a doula who mostly cares for women of color. [ MARTHA ASENCIO RHINE | Times ] Updated Feb. 11 ST. PETERSBURG — Courtney West stepped into the house and ran with her arms wide open to greet Samara Jackson. Moments later, Jackson’s 8-year-old son, Orion, strolled down the hall, past the family

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