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Mikaela Smith

Intu Birth , VA

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Birth Doula

About Mikaela Smith

Mikaela Smith is a Black doula practicing in , VA. Mikaela sees patients at Intu Birth. Mikaela offers in-person visits and is not currently accepting new patients.

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Black patients and Birth Doula

Black birth doulas: continuous labor support. Continuous labor support is associated with 39 percent lower C-section rates, critical for Black birthing people.

A Cochrane review of continuous labor support found a 39 percent lower C-section rate, fewer instrumental deliveries, shorter labors, and better satisfaction with birth experience. For Black birthing people, who face 3 times higher maternal mortality (CDC) and 36 percent national C-section rates, a doula functions as both emotional advocate and clinical translator during labor. Medicaid is now covering doula care in a growing number of states, including CA, NY, NJ, VA, MD, and others.

What birth doulas provide

  • Prenatal meetings to build birth preferences
  • Continuous support in labor: emotional, physical, informational
  • Partner coaching
  • Advocacy during interventions and decisions
  • Immediate postpartum support
  • One follow-up visit typically

Advocacy prompts

  • What's your experience with the hospital I'm planning to birth at?
  • Do you accept Medicaid or a sliding scale?
  • What does your backup plan look like if you're unavailable?

Frequently asked questions

Is Mikaela Smith accepting new patients?

Mikaela Smith is not currently accepting new patients.

Where is Mikaela Smith's practice located?

Mikaela Smith practices at VA.

Does Mikaela Smith offer telehealth?

Mikaela Smith sees patients in person at their listed office.

What does a Birth Doula treat?

Black birth doulas: continuous labor support. Continuous labor support is associated with 39 percent lower C-section rates, critical for Black birthing people.

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