Frequently Asked Questions
Are doulas covered by insurance?
I am not part of any insurance plan. I only accept private pay. Check with your provider and see what is covered under your maternity package.
Many private insurance companies do not cover doula care.
Medicaid covers doula care, look into Healthy Start Coalition and The Doula Network for more details if you are covered by Medicaid.
New York Times states, ¨Eventually, more insurance companies may cover doulas, given mounting evidence that doulas reduce costs for healthcare providers (as they are associated with fewer pricey interventions, such as cesarean deliveries)¨ Haelle, New York Times, April 15, 2020.
I am currently accepting self pay to cover my fees. I serve Polk County areas.
What is the cost of professional doula care?
I am currently accepting self pay to cover my fees. My fee is $1,450. I serve Polk County areas.
My fees are aligned with those of other expert doulas in the tri-county area (Polk, Hillsborough, and Orange) (about $800-$1550). Your investment means the best care.
As a professional, I've set my fees based on education, training, experience, and resources.
Base your choices on the things that are important to you: when it comes to childbirth, it is your body, your baby, and your choices.
Each family deserves the care and valuable information a doula can provide for their baby's delivery.
Check with your provider and see what is covered under your maternity package.
I accept out of pocket pay and serve Polk County areas. I look forward to being there for you!
Even when you have midwives and nurses, a doula provides additional hands on comfort measures and is with you throughout your whole labor.
Nurses have shifts and may change shifts during the duration of your labor. They also have other patients to attend to. Nurses work for the hospital and carry out the doctors orders and protocol. You may have a different OBGYN than the one that you bonded with throughout pregnancy as OBs are part of a network.
A doula is by your side and will advocate for your birth wishes. Doulas partner with your birth team, helping you navigate through your options by providing you with Evidence Based Care information, so you can make informed decisions.
Your doula is a compliment to the nurses, doctors, residents, obstetricians, midwives, surgical techs, and other health care providers, enhancing the level and quality of care you receive. Doulas also support your partner and provide ways for them to be involved.
