Frequently Asked Questions
A Doula is a non-medical trained professional providing physical, emotional, informational, and advocacy support to their client throughout the stages of infertility, childbearing, bereavement, etc...
Why should I hire a doula?
Doulas enhance birth outcomes by decreasing medicalized childbearing experiences, lowering cesarean births, improving Apgar scores, while assisting the client to advocate for themselves, and more.
What are some professional doula roles?
Fertility, Labor and Birth, Postpartum, Lactation Consultant, Bereavement are some roles.
How do I find the right doula for me?
Inquire within your community for female reproductive practitioners, ask peers for referrals and search online sites such as https://doulamatch.net for doulas in your area.​
What kind of services does a doula provide?
Doulas can provide emotional, physical, informational, and advocacy support for the childbearing client, their support person, and household.
Is a doula the same as a midwife?
No, a doula is not a medically trained role. Doulas can be considered a perinatal coach. A midwife is a medically trained professional.
Does a doula deliver babies?
A midwife or doctor should be present to deliver the baby. The doula can service expectant mother during delivery with a medical physician attending to the birthing process.
Are doula services covered by health insurance plans?
​Check with your insurance company and also the eligibility terms under Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Currently, most insurance plans do not cover doula services however, a doula may offer a payment plan option or capable of accepting a specific insurance provider.
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*Inquire as to which Medicaid / Health Insurance plans accepted.
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