What is a doula? A doula is a trained professional who provides non-clinical (and non-judgmental!) support during your pregnancy, your labor, and delivery, and in the postpartum period—up to a whole year!
Doula support is provided at no cost to you. Services with your doula are voluntary.
Families we serve
- ReACH Doula Services supports two primary groups of families:
- SUD track: Compassionate, non‑judgmental support for individuals navigating substance use disorder (SUD) during pregnancy and early postpartum.
- Healthy Start track: Guidance for healthy pregnancy, birth prep, and postpartum wellness. Families who live in the following zip codes are eligible to enroll in the Healthy Start program: 19104, 19131, 19139, 19142, 19143, 19145, 19146, 19151, 19153.
Benefits of Doula Support
- Increased positive overall labor and delivery experiences.
- Assistance identifying supportive paths to care for and manage recovery from substance use while parenting (for SUD track).
- Connection to community resources and referrals to other programs and services.
- Accompaniment to medical/other appointments for you and baby.
- Advocacy with healthcare providers, ensuring you are clear about what is happening and coming up with questions to ask.
- Help to design a birth plan that works for you.
Doula Support includes
- Continuous support throughout labor and delivery.
- Lactation support and education
- NICU/Intensive Care Nursery support if your baby is admitted.
- Support and Advocacy for families who are DHS involved. Support in working towards reunification in the event of separation of the child.
- Monthly diapers, wipes and other supplies for your baby.
- Monthly virtual support group for all parents in the SUD track ($25 gift card provided for attending).
