Here to answer the questions you always wanted to ask is Esther Gallagher, long-time birth and postpartum doula.

Top questions on this episode include:

• Are Doulas Worth It? How Much Do they Cost and how do I get the service paid for?
• Can doulas bill my insurance / is it covered?
• What about workplace incentives like Carrot and Hello Cleo?
• Do doulas charge differently for virtual support?
• What about Medicaid paying for doulas?
• I’m someone who has had past trauma and I need special kind of support from my doula. Can they help? What is Trauma Informed Care?
• In terms of advocacy, can you advocate with more than my medical team? Can [you/doula] speak with my [partner, parents, therapist, dr…..]

Links and resources:

fourthtrimesterpodcast.com (all resources below can be found here)

Learn more Doula Medicaid Project | Birth Doula 101 | What To Expect From A Postpartum Doula | The Dos & Don'ts Of Being A Respectful & HELPFUL Visitor To A New Parent | Knowledge is Power: Safer Childbirth Advice from Birth Trauma Attorney Gina Mundy

Recommended Mindfulness Childbirth and Parenting Courses | Somatic Experiencing

Our favorite Fourth Trimester Books The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother | Becoming the Parent You Want to Be: A Sourcebook of Strategies for the First Five Years | Growing Together: Doula Wisdom & Holistic Practices for Pregnancy, Birth & Early Motherhood | Thriving Postpartum: Embracing the Indigenous Wisdom of La Cuarentena

Resources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Fourth Trimester Deals & Discounts

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