S 4225 · in committee · significant

DOULA for VA Act of 2026

What this bill does

The VA will establish a 5-year pilot program providing doula services to pregnant veterans enrolled in VA health care.
Pregnant veterans using VA health care will be able to access doula support as part of expanded Whole Health services.
The program measures impact on birth and mental health outcomes through eligible entities at no specified cost.

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Community Threads

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How might doula support during pregnancy affect maternal mental health outcomes and postpartum depression rates among veterans compared to standard VA prenatal care?
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What financial and operational challenges could the VA face when implementing doula services across multiple eligible entities during this 5-year pilot?
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Why did Congress choose a pilot program approach rather than immediately expanding doulas to all pregnant veterans in VA health care?

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