Labor Together primarily serves Grand Rapids, Kent County, and surrounding communities in West Michigan.
Yes, Labor Together is a Michigan Medicaid enrolled provider, and we accept Medicaid to make doula care accessible to eligible families.
We provide prenatal support, labor support, postpartum care, birth planning assistance, breastfeeding guidance, and emotional support tailored to BIPOC families.
We guide doulas through complete Medicaid credentialing, individual plan credentialing, SIGMA registration, and Medicaid billing education to help them get properly reimbursed and build sustainable practices.
Yes, Labor Together offers telehealth visits alongside in-home support to provide flexible, accessible care options.
We accept Medicaid, CashApp, Venmo, debit, and credit cards to accommodate various payment preferences.
Our care centers BIPOC families by respecting their cultural values, addressing systemic disparities, and providing advocacy that reflects lived experiences and community realities.
Our founder is a Lactation Counselor/Educator, so we offer breastfeeding guidance including latching techniques, positioning, troubleshooting challenges, and educational resources to increase breastfeeding success.
Postpartum care includes emotional support, recovery guidance, newborn care advice, and self-care products to aid healing and comfort after childbirth.
Yes, we provide community workshops and professional development focused on Medicaid credentialing, billing, and culturally competent maternal health practices for doulas and birth workers.
You can book a free consultation by contacting us via phone, email, or through our website's inquiry form to discuss your needs and learn more about our services.
We offer continuous labor support with comfort measures, advocacy, emotional steadiness, and help communicating with medical staff, either in-person or virtually.
We provide education on Medicaid billing processes, claims submission, follow-up on outstanding claims, and troubleshooting denials to ensure doulas receive timely payment.
Yes, Labor Together operates with full HIPAA compliance to protect client privacy and maintain professional standards.
Prenatal sessions focus on education about pregnancy and birth options, birth planning, emotional support, and preparing families to feel confident and informed before labor.
Our BIPOC-centered care model recognizes and actively works against systemic disparities by providing culturally grounded advocacy and communication that respects clients' experiences and values.
While we primarily serve West Michigan doulas, we offer Medicaid credentialing and billing support that may be accessible to doulas practicing within Michigan Medicaid's jurisdiction.
We combine culturally sensitive, BIPOC-focused doula care with professional Medicaid credentialing and billing support for doulas, creating a unique dual service that strengthens families and birth workers alike.
Labor Together was established in 2024 by Ashley Vasser, who has over 4 years of doula experience and has supported more than 30 families.
Yes, we provide guided birth planning assistance with workbooks and toolkits to help families organize preferences and create personalized birth plans.