Doula Services

What is a Doula?

Doulas are non-medical providers who empower birthing individuals by providing physical, emotional, and informational assistance.

A doula is an experienced birth partner who can support you and your family during pregnancy, delivery, and after delivery.

What a doula can do:

Answer your questions about pregnancy and discuss what to expect with labor
Meet with you to help you and your family prepare for birth
Work with you, your family, and your care team during labor and delivery to help
Make sure you feel supported
Meet with you after delivery to talk about your birth experience and how you’re feeling
Educate you about breastfeeding or infant feeding and how to take care of your baby
Connect you with resources in your community based on your needs and ongoing support\

Will my insurance cover this?

If you are pregnant or have an infant under 12 months old, many qualified insurance providers in Massachusetts now cover Doula services at no additional costs, including MassHealth.

Contact one of the services listed or your insurance provider to determine what benefits you might qualify for