Doulas in Independence, MO
6 doulas listed in Independence.
Source: CMS NPI registry (NPPES). Data as of September 2026. Public records, not yet confirmed by each provider. How we build this directory
YesDoes Medicaid pay for a doula in Missouri?Does Medicaid pay for a doula in Missouri?
In Missouri, Medicaid covers doula care: up to $1,250 per pregnancy for 6 prenatal or postpartum visits, plus support during labor and delivery.
- Medicaid pays the doula:
- up to $1,250 per pregnancy. Medicaid members pay $0.
- Since:
- October 2024
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Missouri details
The $1,600 figure sometimes quoted includes lactation visits and community navigation; the standard prenatal/postpartum + birth package is $1,250. Doula services must be recommended by a physician or other licensed practitioner; there's no statewide standing recommendation (bills to create one were introduced in 2025-26). Coverage runs through 12 months postpartum. Managed care plans follow these rules but may add prior-authorization requirements. Rates come from MO HealthNet's 2026 Doula Provider Guide and Bulletin 48-51. The federally approved plan amendment (SPA MO-24-0008) is effective Oct. 1, 2024. The member link goes to the state's Doula Program page, which is written mainly for doulas; there's no separate member page.
Independent doulas (6)
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Amaya Van Zandt
Kay Miller
Lauren Spencer
Malika Sterling
Micaela Rehmer
Raquel Farrington
Doulas near Independence
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Having a baby in MissouriBenefits, each with its source, checked October 2026Pregnancy MedicaidUp to 305% FPLWICYesPaid family leaveNoMedicaid pays for a doulaYesSee MissouriChoosing a doula
- What does a doula do? Birth and postpartum doulas explainedA doula gives non-medical support: comfort and advocacy in labor, help at home after birth. What doulas do and don't do, the evidence, and how they get paid.
- How to choose a doula: questions to ask before you hireStart looking in your second trimester, interview two or three doulas, and get backup and fees in writing. The interview questions, red flags and Medicaid tips.
- How much does a doula cost in 2026?Most private birth doulas charge a flat fee of $500 to $2,500 or more. See what's included, Medicaid doula rates by state, and HSA/FSA rules.