UnitedHealthcare expands doula offering nationwide

UnitedHealthcare has announced the national expansion of its doula offering, now available to people enrolled in eligible health plans through their employer. Doula Support is designed to help improve maternal and infant health outcomes by giving more people access to non-clinical emotional, physical, and educational support throughout their pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. The United States continues to face the highest maternal mortality rate among high-income countries, with most pregnancy-related deaths considered preventable. Doula support services have been shown to help reduce preterm births and cesarean deliveries, increase breastfeeding rates, and help people feel more supported and satisfied with... Article Link