Preconception Coaching and Doula Support That Work Alongside Your Practice
Your patients get steady support between visits. You stay in the clinical lead.
A Registered Nurse Who Helps Your Patients Prepare for Pregnancy
RN-delivered coaching by telehealth for women in Michigan, New York and Texas. Self-pay. Most clients enroll directly with us, and referrals are always welcome.
- A potential new patient pipeline. We often meet women before they'd start OB care, and we help those without a physician find one in your specialty.
- Gaps caught early. Medication, vaccine, screening and chronic-disease gaps are identified and coordinated with her healthcare team.
- Your patient stays yours. Medical decisions, orders and treatment targets stay with you.
RN Assessment
Up to 90 minutes by telehealth, including full medication reconciliation.
Written Care Plan
Identified needs and clinician recommendations, when available, become trackable steps with owners and target dates.
Follow-Through
Weekly check-ins with the same nurse on adherence, appointments, testing and vaccines.
What a Doula Adds to Your Patient's Care
Research in Medicaid populations links doula support to fewer hospital visits and more completed postpartum care.
| Outcome | Without a doula | With a doula | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICU admissions | 11.4% | 5.9% | 48.2% lower |
| Cesarean births | 31.9% | 24.1% | 24.5% lower |
| ER visits within 30 days postpartum | 6.5% | 2.8% | 56.9% lower |
| Hospital admissions during pregnancy | 21.3% | 13.3% | 37.6% lower |
| At least one postnatal visit | 42.5% | 63.1% | 49.4% higher |
Source: Elevance Health Public Policy Institute, Doula Access in Medicaid (2022). Published findings on doula care in general, not results from Obstetra Care's own program.
"It was amazing to have an extra support person for me and my partner."Obstetra doula client
During Pregnancy
- Education on what to expect, nutrition and stress
- Emotional support
- Links to food, transportation and mental health resources
Birth Planning and Delivery
- Plain-language education on birth options and informed consent
- Reassurance and physical comfort measures
- Helping partners be involved
After the Baby Arrives
- Newborn care, feeding and safe sleep
- Recovery support after cesarean or vaginal birth
- Mood and anxiety screening with referrals
How Our Doulas Partner With You
- They lead with evidence-based information and reinforce your guidance.
- They encourage patients to bring questions and concerns to you.
- They don't give medical advice, perform clinical tasks or make decisions for your patient.
- With your patient's consent, we keep your office updated.
Experience Our Doulas Bring
Referring Is Simple
- Send a referral through our referral portal, or your patient can call or book online.
- We verify her benefits on a 20 to 30 minute intake call.
- She's matched with a doula within 7 days, or 3 days if high-risk.
Coverage
Most Michigan Medicaid health plans, plus UnitedHealthcare commercial and Marketplace plans. We bill the plan directly.
You Lead the Care. We Handle the Legwork.
What Stays With You
- Every medication, order and treatment target
- Urgent concerns, escalated to you the same day with a warm handoff
- Prenatal care. At a positive pregnancy test, our nurse sends a care summary to your team.
What We Take Off Your Plate
- Education, reassurance and reminders between visits
- Intake, scheduling, record gathering and benefit checks
- Connecting patients to community resources
Questions Providers Ask
Will a doula interfere with my plan of care?
No. Our doulas are not clinicians. They help your patient understand her options and encourage her to bring questions to you.
Do my patients need a referral?
No. Patients can schedule doula support or enroll in Preconception Coaching on their own. Referrals are welcome.
What does this cost?
Nothing for your practice. Doula Support is billed to the patient's Michigan Medicaid or UnitedHealthcare commercial or Marketplace plan. Preconception Coaching is self-pay.
How will I hear from you?
With the patient's consent, we keep your office updated. Urgent concerns are escalated the same day. Emergencies go straight to emergency services.
Refer a Patient or Start a Conversation
Doula Support is non-clinical education, comfort and emotional support. Preconception Coaching is nurse-led care coordination and education, delivered by a registered nurse. Neither replaces care from a physician or other licensed provider, and Obstetra Care staff do not diagnose conditions or prescribe, start, stop or change medications. No program can guarantee a particular conception, pregnancy or birth outcome. In an emergency, patients should call 911.