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Doula Initiative
A doula is a trained birth professional who helps families have safe, healthy and positive birth experiences. Doulas provide non-clinical emotional, physical, and informational support to pregnant people and their families before, during, and after birth.
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Doula Initiative
Michigan Medicaid coverage of doula services is published in the bulletin Medicaid Coverage of Doulas (MMP 22-47) and the Medicaid Provider Manual.
The MDHHS Doula Initiative supports a broader statewide goal of reducing infant and maternal mortality and addressing birth inequities by:
- Increasing and supporting the doula network in Michigan
- Providing technical assistance for Medicaid doula providers
- Engaging with doulas, families and partners to prioritize and expand doula service access
The Michigan Doula Advisory Council
The Michigan Doula Advisory Council works to inform the advancement of doula services in Michigan as a result of the Medicaid doula reimbursement policy. The Michigan Doula Advisory Council includes representation from doulas across the state of Michigan. The diverse Council membership represents, to the extent possible, the various communities and settings in which doula services are provided.
Please contact the MDHHS Doula Initiative with questions, concerns or inquiries at MDHHS-MIDoula@michigan.gov.
If you would like to receive updates from the MDHHS Doula Initiative, consider completing the MDHHS Doula Initiative Communication Subscription.