OHP Doulas
Have you heard the news?
Oregon Health Plan has expanded their coverage to include Labor Support from doulas that are State Certified.
07/06/2020 Update: We are so excited to share that Rogue Valley Doulas became the first Doula organization to ever contract with a Coordinate Care Organization in Oregon in 2019.
We are so grateful to AllCare Health for seeing the value in us and working with us as we both learned how to navigate this new service!
We hope to follow suite with Jackson Care Connect this year.
Our Traditional Health Worker Doulas are looking forward to supporting you for your upcoming birth!
3/18/2018: We are working diligently with Jackson Care Connect, AllCare Health and Primary Health of Josephine County to ensure a smooth process for our mutual clients.
In the meantime, if you have OHP and are wanting a doula for your birth, feel free to contact us to be added to the wait list.
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5 Hospital Bag Must Have Items
Five essential items to pack in your hospital bag!
Are you getting ready to pack your hospital bag, but not sure what to include? Perhaps you already have your list, but are checking it twice. Here is our Friday’s Five top items to have in your hospital bag.
1. Hair Stuff – depending how long or short your hair is hair ties and bobby pins are great to have in your bag.
2. Phone charger – Stay fully charged! Your phone will be utilized to communicate with family and friends; a camera to capture those delicate moments; a music player if the mood strikes, and to browse through social media/play games if you need to pass time.
3. Snacks/spare change – Although the hospital has a cafeteria, it does close after a certain time, causing you or your partner to resort to snacks. Get snacks from the vending machine, or pack a few protein bars to hold you for a while, and don't forget honey sticks or DumDum lollipops to give a boost of energy during labor.
4. Chap stick - Your. Lips, WILL. Get. Dry! Pack chap stick or lanolin to keep those lips moist and ready to kiss your sweet baby!
5. Clothes - Clothes to birth in, clothes for the postpartum period. During labor you want clothes that are light and can provide access to your medical team for checks and monitoring. After baby is born, you'll want clothes that are easy to keep your baby skin-to-skin and accessible to the breast, if you are planning to breastfeed. Include slippers or shoes that you can get easily put on.
What other items were must have for you? Let us know in the comments!
Rogue Valley- Indoor Kid Friendly Fun!
Are you tired of staying home with the little ones? Needing ideas of where to take them and have some fun?
Save this list for a smoky day, rainy day or just because!
