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United Healthcare Doula Coverage through The Doula Network

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  United Healthcare Community Plan Covers Doula Services Why Choose a Doula?   Doulas provide physical, emotional, and educational support to families throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Research shows that having a doula can lead to shorter labor times, reduced interventions, lower cesarean rates, and higher satisfaction with the birthing experience. By offering personalized care, doulas empower birthing individuals to make informed decisions and achieve their birth goals.   Insurance Benefits and Coverage Many Medicaid plans and private insurers now recognize the value of doula services. These services are often covered at no cost to the client once eligibility and plan details are confirmed. Below, you’ll find a space to detail the specific benefits provided by each insurance carrier:   United Healthcare Community Plan (Medicaid) Covered Services: 4- Prenatal/Postpartum Home or Telehealth Visits with your Doula including Birth Plan preparat...

Healthy Blue Coverage for Doula Services

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Healthy Blue Coverage for Doula Services Why Choose a Doula?   Doulas provide physical, emotional, and educational support to families throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Research shows that having a doula can lead to shorter labor times, reduced interventions, lower cesarean rates, and higher satisfaction with the birthing experience. By offering personalized care, doulas empower birthing individuals to make informed decisions and achieve their birth goals.   Insurance Benefits and Coverage Many Medicaid plans and private insurers now recognize the value of doula services. These services are often covered at no cost to the client once eligibility and plan details are confirmed. Below, you’ll find a space to detail the specific benefits provided by each insurance carrier:   Healthy Blue Covers the following Birth Doula Services: Prenatal Support and Childbirth Education 2x 1 hour Childbirth Education Classes 2-4 Prenatal Visits (4 hours total) 24/...

Wellcare Medicaid Plans in NC now covers Birth Doula Support!

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Wellcare Coverage for Doula Services Why Choose a Doula?   Doulas provide physical, emotional, and educational support to families throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Research shows that having a doula can lead to shorter labor times, reduced interventions, lower cesarean rates, and higher satisfaction with the birthing experience. By offering personalized care, doulas empower birthing individuals to make informed decisions and achieve their birth goals.   Insurance Benefits and Coverage Many Medicaid plans and private insurers now recognize the value of doula services. These services are often covered at no cost to the client once eligibility and plan details are confirmed. Below, you’ll find a space to detail the specific benefits provided by each insurance carrier:   Prenatal Education and Classes- Up to 5 different classes on a variety of prenatal topics.  Childbirth Education and Birth Plan Preparation Parenting Class Prenatal Care and S...

Flipping a Breech Baby Naturally: Spinning Babies® Techniques That Work

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Introduction Discovering that your baby is in a breech position can feel overwhelming, but rest assured that many babies flip head-down naturally with a little encouragement. One popular and effective approach is Spinning Babies®, a set of techniques designed to help align your baby and encourage optimal fetal positioning. In this post, we’ll dive into how these techniques can help turn a breech baby naturally, the science behind them, and tips for incorporating them safely into your routine.   What Is a Breech Baby? A baby is considered breech when their bottom or feet are positioned to be delivered first rather than their head. While breech positioning is common earlier in pregnancy, most babies turn head-down (vertex position) by 36 weeks. If your baby remains breech, exploring natural options like Spinning Babies® can make a difference. Always  consult your physician to be sure that these techniques will be safe for your pregnancy. How Spinning Babies® Works Spinning ...