Doula Registry
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Doula General Information
What is a doula?
A doula is a trained and/or experienced individual who provides emotional and physical support during pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum.
What if a doula is not listed in the registry?
If a doula is not listed on the registry, does that mean that they are less qualified to perform doula services?
Maybe. Being listed on the registry means the doula has at least met the minimum qualifications of training and experience of one of the private certifying organizations.
Is a doula practicing in Minnesota required to be listed on the registry?
No. The law does not require that a doula be listed on the registry in order to provide services in Minnesota. Listing on the registry is voluntary.
In order to be eligible to bill MA and MinnesotaCare for services under a supervising professional’s NPI, a doula must be certified by one of eight certifying organizations; must be registered with the Minnesota Department of Health’s Doula Registry; and must provide all doula services under the supervision of a physician, nurse practitioner, or certified nurse midwife enrolled in Minnesota Health Care Programs. See Minnesota Statutes, Section 256B.0625, subd. 28b for more information about coverage.
Can a doula who is not listed on the registry continue to use the title "doula".
Yes. The law does not limit the use of the title "doula" to individuals listed on the registry.
Complaints About a Doula
If I have a complaint about a doula will the department investigate the complaint?
No. The department has no statutory authority to investigate complaints. MDH will refer complainants to the appropriate doula certifying organization and any other appropriate authority.