Section 3-1209.13 - Doula(a) A certified doula may:(1) Provide support to pregnant individuals and their families, including surrogates and adoptive parents;(2) Conduct prenatal and postpartum visits;(3) Accompany pregnant individuals to health care and social service appointments;(4) Connect individuals to medical, community-based, or government-funded resources, including those addressing social determinants of health; and(5) Provide support to individuals following either the loss of pregnancy or birth of a child for up to one year.(b) A doula shall not:(1) Perform clinical tasks or replace trained licensed medical professionals; or(2) Engage in the practice of medicine as defined in section 102(7).Added by D.C. Law 25-191,§ I-101, 71 DCR 006698, eff. 7/19/2024.