Improve birth outcomes and patient satisfaction with doula services
Partner with The Birth Companions to integrate professional doula support into your L&D unit—reducing interventions, improving patient experience, and differentiating your birth center.
25%
Lower C-Section*
↑ HCAHPS
Scores
↓ Cost
Per Delivery
Flexible
Models
“Measurable improvements in outcomes and satisfaction.”
— Dr. Rebecca Martinez, Chief of OB-GYN
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Lower C-Section Rate*
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Patient Satisfaction
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Hospital Partners
Shorter
Average Labor
The case for integrated doula services
Evidence-based support that improves outcomes, experience, and your bottom line.
Improved Quality Metrics
Doula support is associated with lower C-section rates, shorter labors, and reduced need for interventions—improving your quality metrics.
Higher Patient Satisfaction
Patients with doula support report significantly higher satisfaction with their birth experience, boosting HCAHPS scores.
Cost Reduction
Fewer interventions and shorter stays translate to reduced costs per delivery while improving outcomes.
Staff Support
Doulas provide continuous support that nursing staff often can't due to multiple patients, reducing staff burden.
Certified Professionals
All our doulas are certified, trained in hospital protocols, and experienced working collaboratively with L&D teams.
Competitive Differentiation
Offer integrated doula services as a differentiator for your birth center in an increasingly competitive market.
Measurable improvements from doula support
Decades of research demonstrate the positive impact on clinical, experiential, and financial outcomes.
Clinical Outcomes
Research-backed improvements in birth outcomes that align with quality goals.
- 25% reduction in cesarean births
- 31% reduction in synthetic oxytocin use
- 9% reduction in pain medication use
- Shorter labor duration
Patient Experience
Measurable improvements in patient satisfaction and experience scores.
- Higher overall birth satisfaction
- Better communication ratings
- Reduced anxiety and fear
- Stronger provider recommendations
Financial Impact
Cost savings through reduced interventions and improved efficiency.
- Lower cost per delivery
- Reduced length of stay
- Fewer unplanned interventions
- Potential payer incentives
"Continuous support during labour may improve outcomes for women and infants, including increased spontaneous vaginal birth, shorter duration of labour, and decreased cesarean birth, instrumental vaginal birth, use of any analgesia, use of regional analgesia, and low five-minute Apgar score."
— Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2017
Flexible programs to fit your needs
We design partnerships that align with your goals, budget, and patient population.
1. Referral Partnership
We provide easy referral pathways for your patients. No cost to the hospital—patients pay directly.
2. Embedded Program
Doulas work on-site in your L&D unit, available to all laboring patients. Hospital-funded program.
3. Hybrid Model
Combination of referral-based and on-site services tailored to your patient population and budget.
4. Custom Partnership
We design a program specific to your hospital's goals, patient demographics, and resources.
Addressing maternal health disparities
Black and Brown birthing people face significantly higher rates of maternal morbidity and mortality. Doula support has been shown to be particularly impactful in reducing these disparities.
- Improved outcomes for Black birthing people
- Cultural competency and community connection
- Advocacy and communication support
- Trust-building with healthcare systems
- Medi-Cal coverage for underserved populations
Program design for equity
We can help you design doula programs that specifically target underserved populations:
- Medi-Cal billing and reimbursement support
- Community-based doula recruitment
- Culturally concordant matching
- Sliding scale or subsidized options
- Partnerships with community organizations
- Outcome tracking by demographic
What hospital leaders say
Hear from administrators and clinical leaders who've partnered with us.
“Since implementing our doula partnership, we've seen measurable improvements in our C-section rate and patient satisfaction scores. The doulas work seamlessly with our L&D team.”
Dr. Rebecca Martinez
Chief of OB-GYN • Regional Medical Center
“Our nurses love having doulas on the unit. They provide the continuous support our nurses can't always give due to patient loads. It's been a win for everyone—staff, patients, and outcomes.”
Susan Thompson, RN
L&D Nurse Manager • Community Hospital
Typical partnership timeline
From initial conversation to launch, we make implementation straightforward.
Week 1-2
Discovery
Understand your goals, patient population, and constraints
Week 3-4
Design
Develop program structure, workflows, and success metrics
Week 5-6
Preparation
Doula selection, staff training, system integration
Week 7-8
Launch
Go live with ongoing support and optimization
Questions from hospital administrators
Common questions about implementing doula programs.
Our doulas are trained to work collaboratively with L&D teams. They provide non-medical support (emotional, physical comfort, communication) while nurses and physicians handle clinical care. Clear role definitions prevent overlap and create a cohesive care team.
All our doulas are certified through recognized organizations (DONA, CAPPA, etc.), trained in hospital protocols, and experienced in working with medical teams. We can provide additional facility-specific training as part of partnership onboarding.
We offer flexible models: referral-based (no hospital cost), embedded programs (doulas on-site), or hybrid approaches. We'll work with you to design a program that fits your budget, patient population, and goals.
We track key metrics including C-section rates, intervention rates, patient satisfaction scores, and length of stay for doula-supported vs. non-supported births. Quarterly reports help you quantify ROI and identify opportunities.
Implementation typically takes 4-8 weeks and includes: program design, doula selection/training, staff orientation, workflow integration, and launch. We provide a dedicated partnership manager throughout.
Our doulas carry professional liability insurance. We work with your credentialing department to meet facility requirements. Doulas are independent contractors or TBC employees—not hospital employees—simplifying HR considerations.
Yes! Doula support has been shown to improve outcomes particularly for Black and Brown birthing people. We can design programs targeting underserved populations to support your health equity goals.
Medi-Cal now covers doula services in California. Private payers are increasingly adding coverage. We help navigate reimbursement options and can work with your finance team on sustainable funding models.
Ready to Improve Birth Outcomes?
Partner with The Birth Companions to bring evidence-based doula support to your patients. We'll design a program that fits your hospital's unique needs and goals.
No commitment required • Flexible partnership models available
*Based on Cochrane Review systematic analysis of continuous labor support studies. Individual results may vary based on implementation and patient population.