This article does not require a doula to be certified by the department in order to practice as a doula in this state.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 36-766.07

  • Department: means the department of health services. See Arizona Laws 36-766
  • Doula: means a trained nonmedical professional who may provide continuous physical, emotional and informational support to families before, during and after childbirth for a period of one year after birth or in the case of loss and who may serve as a liaison between the birth parents and medical and social services staff to improve the quality of medical, social and behavioral outcomes. See Arizona Laws 36-766