Walmart Extends Coverage for Doula Services

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Walmart has extended health care coverage nationwide for employees who want to use a doula. These are experts who assist during pregnancy and birth. Walmart initially introduced the coverage to employees in Georgia back in 2021 and expanded it to Louisiana, Indiana and Illinois. In 2022 the work of doulas has been shown to reduce maternal mortality rates, decrease performed c sections by 50% and lower labor time by about 25%. The program starts on November 1st and covers up to $1000 of services per pregnancy.