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Advocacy is care.
Upsidian brings personalized doula support together with tools that help families prepare for appointments, understand next steps, and make their voices heard. We're building it with partners who want the same.
The gap
The gap is still here.
Fewer than
3%
of Minnesota Medicaid births had a doula in 2022, eight years after Minnesota became one of the first states to cover doula care.
MN DHS, 2025
Doula care is still out of reach for most families here. Upsidian pairs culturally aligned doulas with tools that help families prepare for appointments and speak up, and measures access, follow-through and outcomes for every family we serve.
What changes with a doula
31%
less likely to report a negative birth experience.
Cochrane Review, 2017 · clinical trials
2–3×
the odds of reporting respectful care, for Black and Asian mothers with a doula.
Mallick et al., 2022, Birth · observational
The research
The proof was built in Minnesota.
Some of the most cited doula studies in the country come from Minnesota Medicaid births.
25%
fewer cesarean births across 26 clinical trials
Cochrane Review, 2017
22%
lower odds of preterm birth in Minnesota Medicaid
Kozhimannil et al., 2016, Birth
46%
more likely to attend a postpartum visit with a doula, in Medicaid claims
Falconi et al., 2024 · observational
21%
more likely to start breastfeeding with a doula, among Minnesota Medicaid births
Kozhimannil et al., 2013 · observational
Partner with us
Let's build this together.
Health plans
Doula care is linked to more postpartum visits and fewer cesareans, measures you’re paid on. We handle doula credentialing, contracting and billing, and report the follow-through you need to see it working.
Talk with usHospitals and health systems
Doula care is linked to fewer cesareans and better birth experiences, yet most doulas still work outside the health system. Bring trained, culturally aligned doulas into your maternity care, and support better experience and follow-through for your patients.
Partner with usEmployers
76% of parents surveyed want a doula next time, and 48% say finding one is hard. Offer doula care as a benefit for new and expecting parents on your team. Morgan Health, 2025
Add it as a benefitBuild the community
We’re building a community. Help get the word out about doula care.
Families
Had a doula, or wish you had one? Share your story and help other families know what support can look like.
Share your storyDoula ambassadors
Refer families and fellow doulas, share Upsidian with your community, and help shape the network from the start.
Become an ambassador
For Minnesota families
Doula care for every Minnesota family.
Medical Assistance covers it, some private plans do too, or choose a package that fits.