UofU Health Plans & Doulas for U

Participants of Healthy U Medicaid

Receive a specialized program that includes labor and postpartum doula services at no cost.

what you get

When you sign up for Doulas for U through Healthy U, you will be given full spectrum support throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. 

Childbirth Education

You will have access to virtual group childbirth classes as well as in-person personalized childbirth education with your doula. We have classes available in English and Spanish.

Prenatal Visits

You will have 3 prenatal visits with your doula. Here we discuss your specific needs andd questions. We will go over options and develop a plan for your birth based on your preferences.

Welcome Baby Basket

This incredible basket is full of goodies to welcome your baby into the world. Full of clothes, blankets, pacifiers, diapers, etc to make sure your baby has their needs met.

Labor Support

Your doula will be ready to support you during labor whenever it might begin. She will guide you through the physical and emotional aspects of labor and provide information whenever decisions need to be made. Her role is to make sure you feel heard and supported throughout your labor and birth.

Postpartum Visits

Shortly after your birth, you doula will visit you at least 2 times to make sure you and baby are healthy and happy. Should you need specialized support, we can help connect you to those resources.

Wellness Bag

A gift just for mom. This bag is filled with lotions, massagers, and all sorts of self-care goodies. You have been working hard and your health and well-being is important.

Our Mothers and Families

Here is a glimpse of some of the amazing families we have supported. Each experience has been life-changing (for them and us too.)

Our Doulas

Our doulas come from diverse backgrounds and all trained in community service and cultural awareness. We understand that each family is unique and we are here to listen and support you according to your needs.

IMG_2820

Mayra Sanchez

Director and Founder

mayra@doulasforu.org

IMG_2819

Malia Tomasi

Community Outreach Coordinator

malia@doulasforu.org

headshot

Barbara Reyes

Doula

barbara@doulasforu.org

IMG_2825

Evelyn Santos

Doula

evelyn@doulasforu.org

IMG_2823

Sugey Lopez

Doula

sugey@doulasforu.org

IMG_2843

Mele Vanisi

Doula

mele@doulasforu.org

Sign up

Today

We are excited to join you on your journey to new motherhood.