Having a baby? You have a new benefit: Doula services
Horizon NJ Health offers a new member benefit, doula services. A doula is a trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support throughout the perinatal period (the weeks right before birth).
The services include:
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Prenatal visits
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Labor and delivery support
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Postpartum (after birth) visits
There are two levels of doula services:
1. Standard care
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Up to eight visits in the prenatal or postpartum period, including the option of one initial prenatal visit
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Your doula will be at the delivery
2. Enhanced care
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Available to members who are 19 years old or younger at the time of the first doula service visit
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Up to 12 visits in the prenatal or postpartum period, including the option of one initial prenatal visit
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Your doula will be at the delivery
If you have questions about doula services or need help finding a doula, please call Member Services at 1-800-682-9090 (TTY 711), 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
You can also visit horizonNJhealth.com/findadoctor to find a doula near you.
For questions about your maternity benefits or to reach our Mom’s GEMS (Getting Early Maternity Services) program, please call Member Services at 1-800-682-9090 (TTY 711).