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Next-Gen Doulas: Mentorship in a Changing Maternal Healthcare Landscape
Today’s guest shares her work in mentoring the next generation of doulas and helping maternal healthcare professionals balance the heart of their work with sustainable business practices. We also discuss Medicaid, systemic barriers to care, and systemic barriers that prevent some populations from accessing doula services. Join us to learn more!
Next-Gen Doulas: Mentorship in a Changing Maternal Healthcare Landscape Show Highlights:
Jacquelyn’s journey into doula work
Jacquelyn’s framework, Intrinsic Doula Design™
The shift in doula work in 2020Understanding the basics of business development is a big piece of doula work.
The importance of a sustainable pricing model from the beginning
Jacquelyn’s work as an advocate in Oregon
Sustainable doulas help to stimulate local economies.Medicaid reimbursements for doula care are up to $3500 in the state of WA, which is leading the way. (OR and CA are close behind.)
Hospitals’ greed—-watch out for it!
What can you do? Advocate for yourself by always asking, “Can you please document that in my chart?” (Hospitals speak the language of liability.)
Jacquelyn’s film project, Jazz and the Blues (See the trailer at okionu.app.)
The need for comprehensive support for families, even those with good family support
Jacquelyn’s book, A Doula’s Guide to Improving Maternal Health for BIPOC Women
A well-matched doula can be a strong support for maternal mental health.The need for cultural respect and well-matched core values
About Jacquelyn Clemmons
Jacquelyn Clemmons is a veteran birth and postpartum doula, trainer, and mentor with over 20 years of experience serving diverse, intercultural families. She is the author of A Doula’s Guide to Improving Maternal Health for BIPOC Women and is the producer of the short film, Jazz and the Blues. Jacquelyn is a leading advocate for culturally competent care and a passionate supporter of doula services for all women. Through her Intrinsic Doula Design™ framework, she empowers doulas to build authentic, thriving businesses while transforming the families they serve.
Resources:
Connect with Jacquelyn Clemmons: Website, Instagram, and A Doula’s Guide to Improving Maternal Health for BIPOC Women
Dr. Lowy’s Books
Maternal Ambivalence: The Loving Moments and Bitter Truths of Motherhood
The Maternal Experience: Encounters with Ambivalence and Love
Call the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA or visit cdph.ca.gov
Please find resources in English and Spanish at Postpartum Support International, or by phone/text at 1-800-944-4773. There are many free resources, like online support groups, peer mentors, a specialist provider directory, and perinatal mental health training for therapists, physicians, nurses, doulas, and anyone who wants to be more supportive in offering services.
You can also follow PSI on social media: Instagram, Facebook, and most other platforms
Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course.
Visit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today!
If you are a California resident looking for a therapist in perinatal mental health, email me about openings for private pay clients!
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