Helping mothers achieve gentle birth since 2018
Having a Doula Can Save You Money
Yes, hiring a doula can actually save you money! The current statistics is that one in three births are surgical. Studies in Oregon, Minnesota and Wisconsin have shown that having a doula can actually save you money. The average C-section costs 50% more than a vaginal birth, and studies show that having a doula can reduce the risk of a surgical birth by up to 50%. If you follow my math this is a win for both the client and insurance companies. That is why some insurances are starting to cover doulas! Medicaid has started covering doula services in the above-mentioned states. Progress is slow. In general, it takes 20 years to see a change implemented in the hospital setting. However, that is in part due to the rate of reimbursement being significantly lower than actual doula services cost.
Billing & Payments
Payment for doula services is required upfront, at the time of contract signing. We accept Pay-Pal or Venmo through our website, or a handwritten check. We offer a sliding scale and payment options for those who need support the most!
Once your birth is complete, and services are rendered, we initiate billing your insurance. You’ll receive reimbursement from them. We work diligently to ensure that your entire birth process, is as smooth and satisfactory as possible!
Check your insurance.
Doulas are now covered by Medicaid and other carriers! See if yours covers doula services. If not, we offer a sliding scale and payment options for those who need support the most!
Transforming Birthwork in Northern Michigan
Our focus is to empower mothers , encouraging them to truly own their birth experiences with queen-like presence and maternal instinct.
While it has been quite a journey, bringing our society on board, many doctors, midwives, doulas, and birth-workers have diligently advocated for mother- centered births. In the past 60 years these efforts have gained momentum, even in the medical community! In 2017, The WHO (World Health Organization) published an official statement regarding doulas, stating that “women who received continuous labor support were more likely to give birth vaginally, and had fewer caesarean, forceps or assisted vacuum births. In addition, women were less likely to use pain medications, were more likely to be satisfied with their birth experience and had shorter labors. It was also found that newborn babies were less likely to have low Apgar scores, with doula support.
Because of this type of recognition, insurance companies are beginning to cover midwifery and doula work! What a blessing!