Doulas are now covered under Colorado鈥檚 Medicaid program. What does this mean for parents and babies in the state?

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Doulas are now covered under Colorado鈥檚 Medicaid program. What does this mean for parents and babies in the state?

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Published July 23, 2024 at 5:40 AM MDT

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Joy Twesigye is vice president of health systems integration at Colorado Access.

A ensures that pregnant people on Medicaid will have access to doula services. Doulas can offer support and advice before, during, and after birth that complements a doctor鈥檚 guidance.

is a trained women鈥檚 health nurse practitioner and says this new law could make a huge difference for people on Medicaid. Lower-income patients who rely on Medicaid coverage often have the most to gain by working with a doula.

Joy Twesigye is vice president of health systems integration at , a nonprofit that works for better healthcare for marginalized populations.

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Doulas are now covered under Colorado鈥檚 Medicaid program. What does this mean for parents and babies in the state?