What is a Birth Doula?

A birth doula is a trained non-medical companion who supports pregnant individuals before, during, and after birth. They serve as advocates in the birth space, assisting in making informed decisions. A doula provides hands-on support, educational resources, emotional support, and connects clients with the larger birthing community.

What type of Birth does STELAR Doulas support?

A doula can support all types of births, including home births, hospital births, birth center births, unmedicated births, births with epidurals, and even births of twins. However, doulas do not perform medical procedures or offer medical advice.

What does a birth doula NOT do?

Birth doulas do not provide medical advice, diagnose or treat medical conditions, perform medical procedures, or make medical decisions. They work in coordination with medical professionals as part of the birthing person's care team.

Do you provide refunds for services?

Refunds are provided based on contractual terms.

What insurance does STELAR Beginnings accepts?

Florida Medicaid Plans

• Aetna

• Community Care Plan

• Clear Health ALliance

• Molina

• Simply Health

• Sunshine (Centene)

• United HealthCare Community and State

What benefits are covered by Medicaid?

For eligible clients, Medicaid covers birth doula support at no cost. This includes pregnancy and post-birth visits, with the option for virtual or in-person visits, and in-person labor and delivery support. The number of pregnancy and post-birth visits depends on your specific Medicaid plan.