S. 4986 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Jul 15, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryMedicaid covers doula and midwife services
This bill would require state Medicaid programs to pay for services provided by doulas (labor coaches), midwives, and lactation support providers. These services would be covered during pregnancy, delivery, and after birth, and could happen in different settings like hospitals, birth centers, or homes.
How it affects you
If you're pregnant or planning to have a baby and rely on Medicaid, this means you could get help from a doula, midwife, or lactation consultant without having to pay out of pocket. The bill makes these support services available to anyone covered by their state's Medicaid program.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Jul 15, 2026)
Mamas First Act
This bill requires state Medicaid programs to cover services furnished by doulas, midwives, and lactation support providers, including prenatal, delivery, and postpartum services, in a variety of settings.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionS. 4986
A BILL
Mamas First Act
Sponsor: Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) · Introduced Jul 15, 2026 · Health · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jul 15, 2026: “Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.”