{"id":288731,"date":"2026-05-01T10:42:04","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T15:42:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.southcoast.org\/?post_type=services&#038;p=288731"},"modified":"2026-05-01T10:43:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T15:43:12","slug":"doula-services","status":"publish","type":"services","link":"https:\/\/www.southcoast.org\/pt\/services\/maternity-services\/doula-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Doula Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Doula?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Doulas are non-medical providers who empower birthing individuals by providing physical, emotional, and informational assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A doula is an experienced birth partner who can support you and your family during pregnancy, delivery, and after delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What a doula can do:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Answer your questions about pregnancy and discuss what to expect with labor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet with you to help you and your family prepare for birth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with you, your family, and your care team during labor and delivery to help<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure you feel supported<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet with you after delivery to talk about your birth experience and how you\u2019re feeling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educate you about breastfeeding or infant feeding and how to take care of your baby<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect you with resources in your community based on your needs and ongoing support\\<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will my insurance cover this?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact one of the services listed or your insurance provider to determine what benefits you might qualify for<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Doula services have been linked to improved birthing outcomes such as:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduction of C Sections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower rates of stress and anxiety during labor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personalized feeding support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved communication and continuity of care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recursos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southcoast.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SHS-Doula-Flyer-2026.pdf\">Extra Support for Your Birthing Journey &#8211; How a Doula Can Help<\/a> (PDF)<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a Doula? 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