When looking for a Doula who is a Tricare provider you have a few different options to start or continue your search. There are some limitations to the Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration. If you have questions regarding your eligibility of care from this demonstration, please refer to the Tricare Special Programs Website.
1. Ask a Friend
This is the best place to start! If you know someone who has been recently pregnant or is pregnant, ask if they are using a Doula. If they are, you can get a recommendation from them. Hooray! You had an easy search. Unfortunately, it isn’t as easy as that for all of us.
2. Tricare Provider Search
This looks different depending on which Tricare region you reside in. Select your correct regional website before continuing. If you’re not sure which region you’re a part of, check on the map. Not all Tricare Doulas are listed on the provider search, like myself. If there are any Doulas in your area, it is worth reaching out to them. If they are booked or unavailable for your estimated due date, ask if there are any other Tricare providers they can recommend.
- Use the zip code for your base
- Adjust the distance to 50 or 100 miles
- Leave the network status set to “All” – you can then choose in or out of network if you have the option
- For speciality, select Certified Labor Doula
- Enter “Doula” for the specialty
- Use your base zip code
- If you receive zero results, click “Refine you Results” on the left-hand side
- Extend your radius to 100 miles
3. Searching Base Facebook Pages
In all honesty, this would be my go-to if the Tricare provider search came up with no results. Typically, there has been someone at your base who has asked for Doula recommendations or a Doula has posted to advertise their services. If you go to your local base page and don’t come up with any results, don’t be afraid to make a post! By doing so, you are also allowing other women to know these services are available to them and may pique someone’s interest in becoming a doula.
4. Ask your OBGYN
Some OBGYN’s will have insight on the local doulas and have contact information for them. Even if they put you in contact with a Doula who is not a Tricare provider, those Doula’s might know of someone who is. With that in mind…
5. Search for Local Doula’s
I’m sure you have already done so, but head to Google and search for doulas in your area. If you can’t specifically find if they are Tricare providers, reach out and ask. They may also be able to point you in the right direction with their connections.
I know it can be frustrating that there is not a clear cut way to go about finding a Tricare certified doula, but don’t give up. All of the Doula’s out there that do accept Tricare appreciate your interest in our services and want to help. Also, understand quite a few of us are military spouses and move. So, if you weren’t able to find a Doula, always check again because someone might have moved into your area!
Meet Dallas
Hi! I’m Dallas, a Tricare Certified Doula – Owner of Doula by Dallas LLC, Educator, Nanny, and Military Spouse originally from Albuquerque, NM.
My military journey started over 5 years ago when I met my husband while he was training at Kirtland AFB (thanks Bumble!). We have been lucky enough to have only moved twice, thus far. My career path has not been direct due to moving, but it led me to Doula work which has been incredibly rewarding. I completed my Doula certification in July 2023 and became a Tricare provider September 2023. In those 9 months I have been lucky enough to serve 17 families and look forward to all my future families!
