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The Doula Dispatch - November 2024
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Happy Veteran's Day to our military families and doulas! We honor your service & strength.
Shout-out to all the doulas and military moms who are juggling it all with grace and strength!
Whether they’re supporting moms through labor or balancing the unique challenges of military life, these incredible women are absolute superheroes. Doulas provide not only physical support but also emotional and informational guidance, making sure every mom feels empowered and cared for as she embarks on the transformative journey of motherhood. And military moms? They’re handling the high-stress demands of service, while also navigating the beautiful chaos of raising kids. Their resilience, adaptability, and unwavering commitment to both family and country deserve all the appreciation in the world.
It's no easy feat to be a doula or a military mom, but somehow they manage to show up with determination and love, making a difference in the lives of others and their own families. They teach us all what true strength looks like—whether it’s through the care they give to other moms or the sacrifice they make for their country. These women are redefining what it means to be a hero, showing that the bonds of motherhood and service can create a powerful force for good.
Here's to the doulas and military moms out there, who inspire us every day with their resilience, compassion, and unstoppable spirit!
Hundreds of moms have given birth with doulas months into MassHealth’s new program
"This year, through MassHealth, more than 700 moms had doulas by their side through labor thanks to a new benefit.
Though officials and longtime doulas recognized the potential benefits of covering doula services for people on MassHealth, the state’s Medicaid insurance, they were worried about building up the workforce. Since the program’s launch last December, about 150 doulas have enrolled — three times what MassHealth officials were hoping for by this summer.
An agency called Birthing Gently has had a roster of dozens of doulas who volunteered their time at local hospitals for the last decade, pairing with the most vulnerable clients to give them extra support. But, by mid-November, the agency will only have doulas certified under MassHealth, founder Tara Campbell said.
She’s glad to see doulas moving up in Massachusetts.
“It’s becoming more professionalized and respected by providers,” she said.
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