Empowering experiences await…
We are humbled and thankful to share that Kentucky Doulas, Inc was the recent recipient of a grant to provide collaborative support for the general enhancement and capacity building of doula services in the state of Kentucky! Although our grant funding has ended, we are currently accepting Humana Medicaid patients at this time.
What does this mean for you?
We are offering full and partial scholarships to those who meet criteria! Want to know if you should apply? Ask yourself the following questions:
Do you feel having the support of a doula will make your birth and postpartum experience better?
Do you have Humana Medicaid
Do you receive any government aid? (Other qualifiers exist if you don’t so please still apply.)
*If you answered yes to the above questions, then please apply!
Our Doula Package
-One prenatal visit to discuss your birth preferences, needed resources, and to get to know your doula better
-Bi-weekly phone calls to check in and see how you’re doing and to answer any questions you may have from the date of hire through 6 weeks postpartum
-Availability via phone/text/e-mail to your doula .throughout your pregnancy with concerns and questions
-Birth support, including techniques to help make you more comfortable, encouragement throughout the process and information as needed for any decisions you may need to make
-Initial postpartum support for the first hour after birth to aid in ensuring you’re comfortable and to assist with bottle or breastfeeding.
-Virtual or in person follow up visit within the first week of your birth.
FAQ
What if I have someone who will be in the birth room with me already?
A doula never takes the place of another support person. A doula is there to assist in helping the family as a whole feel taken care of, heard and respected throughout the birth process. The doula can also teach other support people how to provide comfort measures, such as massage and how to encourage you throughout the birth process.
What if I’m having an epidural?
Wonderful! We will celebrate that choice along with you. Doulas aren’t only there to support those who choose an unmedicated birth; we support every decision you make along the way. Our goals are that you feel heard, validated and seen throughout your birth. That can happen with and without an epidural present!
What will be required of me to participate?
A signed contract
A willingness to take part in all aspects of the service as outlined
How much am I expected to pay?
Doula services through Humana are outlined with certain criteria. The scholarship you receive is based on current sliding scale guidelines and will be discussed fully with you after applying. Payment plans are available.
How is my doula paid?
Kentucky Doulas is not only dedicated to supplying clients with doulas, but to also equitably pay doulas for their work. We are grateful for our doulas’ compassionate care. Kentucky Doulas strives to encourage doulas to continue this work and provide them with a financially sound job opportunity. Who knows, maybe you’ll be a doula some day as well!
