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Contact us
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.
How it Works
Register to sign up
Fill out a 1-minute form to confirm your eligibility.Meet your care team
Schedule your first appointment and download Pomelo’s app to start messaging with your care team right away. Our doctors, nurses, and specialists aren’t here to replace your in-person OB-GYN or midwife. We’re here to support you anytime between visits, at no cost to you.Get 24/7 care and support
Our care team takes the time to listen to you. We’re here for you and your baby day or night. Message your care team anytime or meet by phone or video.
Our approach
Support for you and your baby
We're here for you and your baby to answer questions like "How do I control my diabetes during pregnancy?" or "Is my baby eating enough?" There’s no question too big or small.
A care team you can count on
Our doctors, nurses, and other specialists take the time to listen to you and support your goals.
Care anytime and anywhere
We're a doctor's office available 24/7 through your phone. Text, call, or video chat with your team day or night. No more waiting rooms!
Dedicated care teams
Unlimited access to a team of doctors, midwives, nurses, dietitians, therapists, lactation experts, and more. You’ll keep your in-person OB provider, but your Pomelo team is here for you between appointments (or whenever you need us!).
Customized care plans
We work with you to create a customized care plan, whether it’s meeting with our dietitian, joining a virtual group with other expecting parents, or getting 1:1 support for gestational diabetes.
24/7 availability
No more rushed appointments or waiting rooms. Meet and message with your care team anytime (including nights and weekends!) via text, phone, or video.
Some of the many ways Pomelo supports families
Patient testimonials
"I'm not exaggerating when I say the Pomelo Care team got me through the hardest times of pregnancy, feeding my newborn, and postpartum in general. They educated me about what questions to ask my OB. And helped me push back when something didn’t feel right, from questioning my iron levels during pregnancy to making an informed decision about an early induction."
"There is not enough support for moms in the U.S., and Pomelo is helping fix that. I wish every new mom, or even second- or third-time mom, would have a group like this supporting them 24 hours a day."
FAQ
Who is eligible?
Meridian Medicaid Plan members who are pregnant or have a new baby are eligible for this program.
What if I already have an OB-GYN or midwife?
Pomelo won’t replace your in-person provider and supports your family between visits. Your Pomelo Care team will work with your OB or midwife to ensure they are updated on the care you’re receiving from Pomelo. If you don't have an in-person OB or midwife already, Pomelo can help you find one that meets your needs.
How much will it cost?
Meridian Medicaid Plan members receive this program through their health insurance, so there is no out of pocket cost.
Is this program available in Spanish?
Yes, the Pomelo Care team includes a number of bilingual English/Spanish speakers. We are also able to support a number of other languages through a translation service. Contact us and let us know your language preferences.
Multispeciality care teams
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Planning & Fertility
- Dietician
- Primary Care
- Nurse midwife
Pregnancy
- Mental health specialist
- Nurse care partner
- Doula
NICU Care & Support
- Lactation Consultant
- Doula
- Pediatrician Neonatologist
Postpartum & First Year
- Pediatrician Neonatologist
- Group Care
- Dietician
Dedicated, multi-specialty care teams
- 24/7 accessibility via text, phone or video
- 1:1 appointments and virtual group care
- Insurance navigation & care coordination
- Digital app & curated educational content
- Coordination with in-person providers
- End-to-end support
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
Robyn Naroian
RN
- Registered Nurse
- Former Chief of Neonatology at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, MD
Partner with us
All clinical services are provided by licensed physicians and clinicians practicing within an independently owned and operated medical practice, Pomelo, P.C. or affiliated professional corporations. Pomelo Care, Inc. does not provide any medical, nursing, or other healthcare provider services.