Providing the doula care and benefit tools you deserve.
Doula Integration
Building an experience for new and expectant parents by serving as a bridge between employee needs and company benefit and wellness strategies for better maternal health outcomes. Strategies are also developed to uncover and address hidden social determinants of health that may effect birth and postpartum outcomes.
A modern approach
The Corporate Doula takes much of the guess work out of the journey of having children as a professional. Innovative guidance and education is provided to assist you personally and professionally along the way.
“She provided nutritional counseling, a listening ear, and effective solutions that helped me over that mountain. With her help, I was able to find myself again and be the nurturing and attentive mother my little one needed.”
— Middle School Teacher , Client
FAQs
I already have an OB/GYN, can I still work with a doula ?
A doula works concurrently with you and either your midwife or OB as a non-clinical perinatal professional trained to work alongside your birth team members. Most people begin working with their doulas at any point in the second trimester throughout the delivery. Postpartum doulas work with new parents usually up until the third month post delivery.
How do doulas help?
In addition to childbirth and infant care education, birth doulas coach in relaxation techniques, pain management and provide mediation/advocacy as the birthing person transitions through the levels of labor if needed. If there is a co-parent or partner present for labor, the doula fosters their involvement, bonding and awareness during labor if desired. Postpartum and fertility doulas provide very individualized services based on the specific needs of their clients. Doula work can be done in person or virtually.
Can I hire a doula if I am not physically giving birth?
Absolutely! Not only can doulas be used for the support of the non-birthing parent, they can also be used in scenarios of surrogacy, adoption or foster placement.
Why should employers consider using doulas?
Evidence based research shows that women laboring with continuous support from a trained professional not associated with the hospital or birthing center, have shorter laboring periods, less clinical interventions, lower NICU admissions and higher vigilance against undiagnosed and untreated postpartum mental health disorders. The increased positive maternal and child health outcomes don’t just translate to employer benefit plan savings, but also shifts the outlook on the overall culture of the organization. This culture shift and market competitiveness has the power to impact employee loyalty in the realm of the attraction and selection exponentially.
Are doula services generally covered by insurance?
Currently doula services are not covered by most health plans, however progress is being made everyday. In the interim employers are able to creatively design benefit and wellness plans to assist their employees in gaining access to doulas.
Check your insurance.
Your insurance may not currently cover doulas, it is wise to check first.
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