Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's): Q: What is a Doula? A: A Doula is a non-medical suport-person in the labor and delivery process. A Doula stays with the laboring mother from the time of the mother's choosing, until shortly after the birth of the baby. A Doula often provides prenatal and postpartum non-medical care. A good term for a Doula is someone who "mothers the mother." Q: I don't have a lot of money to spend. Does this mean I can't afford a Doula? Does my health insurance cover the cost of a Doula? A: Some health care plans do cover the costs of a Doula. We will definitely aid you in receiving reimbursement if that's the case. In some instances, some mothers may even be able to get prescriptions from their doctors for Doula care. This might help in reimbursement, if it's something covered on your plan to begin with. It's a good idea to check with your provider and find out. Many Mothers cannot afford to spend a lot of money on the births of their children. This is not a problem, just speak with one of the members of the collective and arrangements can be made on a case-by-case basis. Q: Does having a Doula mean I have to have an unmedicated birth? A: No! Not if you've done all the research, and have decided that medication is the right choice for you. All we ask is that you have all the information before you make decisions. Once your decisions are made, we advocate for your choices, not someone else's! | Here you'll find connections to more information, part of our commitment to informed decision-making on the part of the mother:
Pregnancy Information:
Birth Information:
The Birth Network of Monterey County Breastfeeding Information:
Post Partum Care Information:
Postpartum Support International Parenting Information:
Family Care Information:
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