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06/02/2022

Michigan is joining the states considering Medicaid coverage for birth doula services. Yay, right? Not quite yet, as the current proposal has a lot of flaws. 🚩🚩🚩

I'm asking for your help, Michigan friends. If you'd like to see a doula option for Medicaid beneficiaries that provides a living wage for doulas, allows us to continue in our advocacy role, and that supports healthy outcomes for Black and Indigenous doulas and families, PLEASE TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT TO THE STATE BY SATURDAY, JUNE 4. And of course share this post to let folks know this is important to you, too.

You can read the state's full proposed policy here:

https://content.govdelivery.com/.../2210-Doula_Medicaid...

And here is the open letter from more than 100 Michigan doulas, outlining our serious concerns:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AjrUCADiZMBy1KqUsAE4PE3T1b36JZbawhLazcCXdVA/edit

You can submit your public feedback this week to Janelle Troutman: TroutmanJ1@michigan.gov

If you'd like a quick list of concerns/requests:

• increase doula involvement in drafting the final policy

• dramatically increase the proposed fee for attendance at a birth so that there will be doula uptake and a living wage for doulas

• broaden the list of accepted certifications to include those created and led by Black and Indigenous doulas

• doula services should not require recommendation or referral from a licensed health care professional (explained in detail in the letter)

Thank you, friends! Please help to support Michigan doulas, and we'll in return be here to support you. ❤️ BIG thank you, Jessica English, for putting this together!

An Open Letter to the State of Michigan Doula Medicaid Proposal The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services recently released a draft proposed policy discussing Medicaid coverage of doula services. As doulas and advocates for families statewide, we appreciate the State’s attention to t...

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12/02/2021

Mind • Body • Baby

Ease your mind!
We bring the calm. Best Birth doulas do this in two ways, educational and emotional support.
When your mind and body learn to work together, you will have the Best Birth.

We answer those questions you can't text your gal-pals. Can I have Sushi? What will make this nausea go away? What even is a mucus plug? We stay current on the do's and don'ts so you don't have to. These services extend to your partner, a client once called me a "divorce preventer". Dads and doulas make the best teams.

Growing a baby is hard work! All Best Birth Bundles include a Preparing For Birth journal to get you in the right headspace. Here to listen, together we can craft a personalized birth and postpartum plan. We also offer pregnancy and birth affirmations and recorded meditations. Being emotionally supported is key.

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12/02/2021

Mind • Body • Baby

My personal passion, supporting Mama!
From massages to hip squeezes, hiring a Best Birth doula provides you with continual physical support during labor. We are here to hear you, see you and take care of your needs.

Let our doulas pamper you like the birth Queen you are! All Best Birth Bundles include non-stop birth support. We bring the knowledge needed to help you get comfortable and find the right positions in labor. We work with your partner so they can best support you. Having a Best Birth doula is like bringing Mary Poppins to your birth.

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12/02/2021

Mind • Body • Baby

The "obvious" reason doulas are hired.
When you prepare your mind and body for baby, you will have the best birth possible. But, who mothers the new mother? Who guides the family into their new rhythm? There is no instruction manual that comes out with the baby.

Best Birth provides full spectrum doula care. All Best Birth Bundles include a range of postpartum doula services. Let us take the worry out of transitioning to life with a newborn. We are trained to teach and provide infant care. Ready to support your family with whatever postpartum needs you may have.

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11/25/2021

Today I am most thankful for mothers. For all of the little ones who can’t say they are thankful for you, thanks mama! Know the stress, sweat, tears and sacrifice are worth it. 🧡

11/25/2021

"Doulas are effective is because doulas are a form of pain relief in themselves (Hofmeyr, 1991). With continuous support, laboring people are less likely to request epidurals or pain medication. It is thought that there is fewer use of medications because birthing people feel less pain when a doula is present. An additional benefit to the avoidance of epidural anesthesia is that women may avoid many medical interventions that often go along with an epidural, including Pitocin augmentation and continuous electronic fetal monitoring."

Send me a message to jumpstart your Best Birth. 🤍



If you want the full article 👇
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/the-evidence-for-doulas/

11/25/2021

Welcome to Best Birth! 💕
We provide the guidance and support needed for pregnancy, labor and postpartum. Here to serve you with gentle hands and heart.

Contact us to create your Best Birth today.
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