Resources
Tools, guides, and links to support doulas and families across Pennsylvania.
Apply for the CPD Credential
Start your application for the Certified Perinatal Doula credential — Pennsylvania's voluntary statewide certification recognized by Medicaid.
Apply NowCPD Credential Directory
Search the publicly accessible directory of Certified Perinatal Doulas so Pennsylvania families can find and connect with you.
Search DirectoryMedicaid Reimbursement for Doulas
Learn how Pennsylvania doulas can enroll as Medicaid providers and receive reimbursement for birth and postpartum doula services.
Learn MoreDONA International Training
Access DONA-approved doula training programs to meet the education requirements for the CPD credential.
Find TrainingPADC Doula Directory
Get listed in the publicly accessible directory of Certified Perinatal Doulas so Pennsylvania families can find and connect with you.
Get ListedAre You Protected? Doula Liability Insurance
Professional liability insurance protects you and your clients. Get a free quote through our recommended provider — coverage designed specifically for birth and postpartum doulas.
Get a Free QuoteFind a Certified Perinatal Doula
Search the CPD directory to find a trained, credentialed doula near you in Pennsylvania.
Search NowWhat is a Doula?
Learn about the role of a doula, the difference between birth and postpartum doulas, and how doula support improves maternal outcomes.
Learn MoreMedicaid Doula Coverage in PA
Pennsylvania Medicaid now covers doula services. Learn how to access this benefit if you are enrolled in Medical Assistance.
Learn MoreBlack Maternal Health Momnibus Act
A comprehensive legislative package to address the Black maternal health crisis in the United States.
Read MorePA Maternal Mortality Review Committee
Review findings and recommendations from Pennsylvania's committee examining pregnancy-related deaths.
View ReportHB 1608 — PA Doula Legislation
Pennsylvania House Bill 1608 supporting doula services and maternal health. Download the full bill text.
Download BillDHS Doula Services Announcement
Official Pennsylvania Department of Human Services announcement on doula services coverage under Medical Assistance.
Download PDFTools & Trainings
Recorded training sessions and downloadable documents to help Pennsylvania doulas navigate Medicaid enrollment, billing, and provider requirements.
Training Videos
Provider Enrollment Training
DHS Provider Enrollment Training for Doulas — learn how to enroll as a Medicaid provider in Pennsylvania.
Download Presentation SlidesManaged Care Organization Engagement for Doulas
Training on how to engage with Managed Care Organizations as a Medicaid-enrolled doula in Pennsylvania.
Download Presentation SlidesMCO Billing Practices for Doulas
Billing and claims overview for doulas working with Medicaid Managed Care Organizations in Pennsylvania.
Download Presentation SlidesDocuments & Downloads
Doula Medicaid Benefit Toolkit
Updated to reflect 2025 guidance on Medicaid access and reimbursement for doulas in Pennsylvania. Includes social media graphics.
Download ToolkitMA Bulletin — Doula Enrollment in Medical Assistance
13-24-01 Medical Assistance Bulletin covering doula enrollment in the Medical Assistance Program.
Download BulletinProposed Health Choices 2024 Agreement
For review purposes only — document language not yet finalized. Covers proposed Health Choices agreement language.
Download DocumentHow to Apply for an NPI Number
Step-by-step guide for applying for a National Provider Identifier — required for Medicaid billing as a doula.
Download GuideDHS Announcement
Official DHS announcement related to doula services and the Medical Assistance program in Pennsylvania.
Download AnnouncementHB 1608 — Doula Legislation
House Bill 1608 related to doula services and maternal health legislation in Pennsylvania.
Download BillAre You Protected?
Professional liability insurance protects you and your clients. As a doula, having the right coverage is essential — whether you're attending births, providing postpartum support, or growing your practice. Get a free quote through our recommended provider, with coverage designed specifically for birth and postpartum doulas.
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