Pomelo Care doula support
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If you're interested in partnering with us to improve outcomes, or offering Pomelo as a benefit to your employees or members, we'd love to hear from you.
For candidates interested in joining our team to reinvent maternity and neonatal care, please apply directly to the open roles listed on our Careers page.
What you get as a Pomelo doula client
Support for you and your baby
Our doulas are here for you and your baby every step of the way–from pregnancy through postpartum.
Care you can count on
Our doulas get to know what matters most: you. You’ll be matched with a doula who supports your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum goals through communication and hands-on care.
Customized care any time, anywhere
You can schedule in-person or virtual visits with your doula. You can communicate with doulas via text, email or phone call between sessions.
In-person support when you need it most
Your doula will be there to support you during your labor and delivery, either in-person or virtually.
How it Works
Register to sign up
Fill out the short form to request your one-on-one doula services.Match with your dedicated doula
A Pomelo referral specialist will match you with your dedicated doula based on your geographic location, pregnancy history, and personal preferences (like language, race, or ethnicity).Get care and support
Your doula is here for you and your baby. Message your doula any time between your visits.
FAQ
Who is eligible?
Pomelo doula support is offered as a benefit through participating employers and health plans. Check with your employer or health plan for eligibility criteria.
What is a doula?
A doula is a trained non-medical professional who provides physical, emotional, and educational support to a person before, during, and shortly after childbirth. Think of a doula as a "personal coach" or "birth companion." While doctors and midwives focus on the medical safety of the mother and baby, a doula focuses entirely on your comfort, your preferences, and your mental well-being. Doulas do not provide babysitting services or overnight support.
How does Pomelo’s doulas partner with my OB/GYN during pregnancy and postpartum?
Pomelo doulas won’t replace your in-person providers, but are here for support and education during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. They can also help you communicate with your OB/GYN or midwife during labor and delivery.
Is this program available in Spanish?
Yes, the Pomelo Care team includes a number of bilingual English/Spanish speakers. Services are also available in select additional languages. Clients can contact us and let us know their language preferences.
Meet a few members of our care team
Isabelle Von Kohorn
MD, PhD
- Neonatologist & Pediatrician
- Former Chief of Neonatology at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, MD
Amy MacDonald
CNM, MSN
- Certified Nurse Midwife
- Founded and led Duke Midwifery Service with specialization in high-risk pregnancy
Jaclyn Satchel
LCSW-S, PMH-C
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Previously served as a therapist and supervisor for Spring Health, Wheel and independent practice
Kyra Hood
MPH, RD, LDN, CLC
- Registered Dietician & Lactation Counselor
- Previously worked for Tennessee WIC as Mobile Program Coordinator and Clinical Liaison
Elizabeth Kester
MSN, RN, NEA-BC
- Registered Nurse
- Former director of nursing, labor & delivery at Beth Israel Deaconess
Annelie Roding
MS, PA-C
- Physician Assistant
- Previously provided in-person and virtual primary care at Eden Health
Robyn Naroian
RN
- Registered Nurse
- Former Chief of Neonatology at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, MD