Julia Powers
DONA Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula

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Birth Doula Services in Lansing and Mid Michigan

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Nurture and Connect Doula Services proudly accepts several Michigan Medicaid health plans, including:

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McLaren Health Plan
HAP CareSource
Meridian Health Plan
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
Blue Cross Complete
Aetna Better Health
Straight Michigan Medicaid

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If you have Michigan Medicaid, you qualify for doula support that includes prenatal visits, continuous birth support, and postpartum visits. These services are designed to help families feel informed, supported, and confident throughout pregnancy, labor, and the early weeks with a newborn.

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What a Birth Doula Provides​

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Prenatal visits to discuss your birth preferences
education about labor and comfort techniques

 

Guidance for partners so they feel confident

 

Supporting you continuous emotional and physical support during labor

Position suggestions and comfort measures during contractions

 

Encouragement and reassurance throughout the birth experience

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The goal of doula support is not to control your birth but to help you feel informed, respected, and supported no matter how your birth unfolds

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Serving Families Across Mid Michigan

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Nurture and Connect supports families across

Ingham County
Eaton County
Clinton County
Shiawassee County
Ionia County

Common communities served include Lansing, East Lansing, Okemos, Mason, Holt, Dimondale, Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, Grand Ledge, Haslett, Owosso, and St Johns.

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Why Families Choose Nurture and Connect

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Provides evidence informed birth support and brings a strong background in maternal and infant care.

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Credentials include

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Certified Postpartum Doula
DONA trained Birth Doula
Certified Lactation Specialist
Certified Community Health Worker
Child Passenger Safety Technician
VBAC Certified

This combination allows families to receive support not only during birth but also during the important postpartum transition.

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