Missouri has no known laws or proposed legislation for doulas.
Other Projects/Programs
Healthy Blue — Doula Pilot Program
Healthy Blue Missouri has partnered with Doula organizations to provide doula services to members in the St. Louis metro area, Kansas City metro area, and Green County.
Services included through the program are:
- Face-to-face visits during pregnancy period and on-call telephonic availability throughout pregnancy and postpartum periods.
- Continuous 1:1 birthing support during labor and delivery.
- Visits up to and including postpartum period to provide post-birth education (self-care, feeding, safe sleep, mental health awareness, etc.).
- Referrals to childbirth classes and community resources.