Walmart employees who receive medical coverage in Louisiana now have access to doula services.
“To help more of our associates and their growing families have the best pregnancy experience out there and even better yet improve outcomes for birthing mothers. said Nancy Jester, who is Doula Program Lead for Walmart.
Jester says last year they launched a pilot program in Georgia and due to its success, they’ve expanded the benefit in three other states including Louisiana.
Doulas provide continuous emotional, physical, and informational support to mothers before, during, and after childbirth. Jester says mothers who have used the program give it positive reviews.
“And how the program has helped them to have a better pregnancy experience to feel more confident and just overall helped improve their outcome,” said Jester.
Louisiana is second in the nation behind Mississippi for the highest infant mortality rate.
Jester says Walmart is absolutely committed to helping their associates have healthy pregnancies and healthy babies and believes providing such a service will recruit future employees.
“And this offering is one of innovative ways we can continue to support our associates’ growing families and I truly hope it’s a trend amongst other employers,” said Jester.
In addition to Louisiana, doula services for Walmart associates are also available in Indiana and Illinois for both part and full time employees.
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