Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Doulas But Were Afraid To Ask
Saturday 1 June 2024
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Here to answer the questions you always wanted to ask is Esther Gallagher, long-time birth and postpartum doula.
Top questions on this episode include:
- Are Doulas Worth It? How Much Do they Cost and how do I get the service paid for?
- Can doulas bill my insurance / is it covered?
- What about workplace incentives like Carrot and Hello Cleo?
- Do doulas charge differently for virtual support?
- What about Medicaid paying for doulas?
- I’m someone who has had past trauma and I need special kind of support from my doula. Can they help? What is Trauma Informed Care?
- In terms of advocacy, can you advocate with more than my medical team? Can [you/doula] speak with my [partner, parents, therapist, dr…..]
Links and resources:
fourthtrimesterpodcast.com (all resources below can be found here)
Learn more Doula Medicaid Project | Birth Doula 101 | What To Expect From A Postpartum Doula | The Dos & Don'ts Of Being A Respectful & HELPFUL Visitor To A New Parent | Knowledge is Power: Safer Childbirth Advice from Birth Trauma Attorney Gina Mundy
Recommended Mindfulness Childbirth and Parenting Courses | Somatic Experiencing
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