Maternal and infant health remains a significant challenge across the country. To support better outcomes for both pregnant women and their babies, industry giant UnitedHealth Group is investing in doulas. Its insurance arm recently expanded a doula support program nationwide in its employer plans. 

In this episode, Fierce Senior Writer Paige Minemyer sits down with Catherine Anderson, senior vice president for health optimization strategy at UnitedHealth Group, to discuss how doulas can support the pregnancy journey and the role they can play in broader community health efforts. 

To learn more about the topics in this episode: 

• UnitedHealthcare expands doula benefit to employers nationwide
• Exclusive: Medicaid insurers can do more to improve maternal health access, HHS report says
• Doulas, once a luxury, are increasingly covered by Medicaid—even in GOP states
• Massachusetts Blues launches new doula pilot program, caregiving support