Perinatal Doula Visits Covered by Insurance
Our Team of
Perinatal Doulas
Are trained professionals who provide physical, emotional, and informational support to expectant parents throughout the journey of pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Their role is to offer continuous guidance, encouragement, and advocacy to ensure a positive and empowering experience for the birthing person and their family.
“How would I benefit from a doula?”
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We offer personalized education, helping families navigate their options, understand the changes happening in their bodies, and prepare for childbirth and life with a new baby. We can offer:
Childbirth Preparation Class
Creating Your Birth Plan
Comfort Measures Class
Newborn Care 101 Class
Infant Sleep Education
Breastfeeding Education
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We provide unwavering support before, during and after birth. We assist with comfort measures, advocating for the family's wishes, and offering reassurance and guidance to both the birthing person and their partner. We can offer:
Support and advocacy during labor and delivery
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We offer invaluable assistance with newborn care, breastfeeding support, emotional wellness, trusted resources, allowing families to rest, recover, and bond with their new addition. We can provide:
Daytime Newborn Care
Overnight Newborn Care
Sleep Coaching & Education
“What is usually covered?”
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Labor and delivery Prenatal and postnatal visits (up to the first 12 months postpartum) – up to 15 visits total.
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Medicaid plan:
3 prenatal visits
Labor support
3 postpartum visits.
Can request additional home visits on a case by case basis (ie twins, premature birth, etc.)
Commercial plan:
3 prenatal visits,
Labor support
3 postpartum visits.
Can request additional home visits on a case by case basis (ie twins, premature birth, etc.)
***Doula support at a home birth is NOT covered for commercial members
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Medicaid plan:
3 prenatal visits
Labor support
3 postpartum visits.
Commercial plan:
3 prenatal visits
Labor support
3 postpartum visits
The benefits of their support are multifaceted, including reduced rates of interventions, increased satisfaction with the birth experience, improved breastfeeding outcomes, lower rates of postpartum depression, and enhanced family bonding and confidence in parenting abilities. Overall, perinatal doulas play a crucial role in promoting positive birth experiences and facilitating smoother transitions into parenthood.