Birthing Presence A Mindful Path to Birth and Beyond

Now Accepting Masshealth!

Why Mindfulness Matters in Pregnancy and Parenting

Pregnancy, birth and parenting can bring many beautiful moments, as well as stress, uncertainty and big emotions. Mindfulness offers a way to pause, notice what is happening in the moment, and respond with greater kindness and intention. Research has shown mindfulness-based practices can reduce stress, anxiety, and symptoms of depression during the perinatal period and may help parents manage everyday stresses of parenting and be more present and responsive with their children. It’s not about being calm all the time or a “perfect” parent- it’s about learning to meet yourself and your child with greater awareness, compassion and patience. Mindfulness can be helpful in caring for your mental health along side professional support when needed.

Now you can use your MassHealth benefits to prepare for your birth with us! MassHealth covers up to 8 prenatal and postpartum doula visits in addition to birth and labor doula support. Take advantage of all we have to offer for your pregnancy and birth at no cost to you!

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MassHealth Doula Provider

MassHealth covers the following doula services for MassHealth members provided by MassHealth doula providers:

Support during labor and delivery or birth.
Up to 8 total hours of visits during pregnancy and during the 12 months after the end of pregnancy. You can work with your doula to decide when to have your visits.
If you need more than 8 total hours of visits during this time, speak to your doula. They can tell you about MassHealth’s prior authorization process, which determines if you can get coverage for more visits.