Nutrition and Lactation
Main Floor (1st) of Reynolds Army Health Clinic
WIC Office
Main Floor (1st) of Reynolds Army Health Clinic
The OB department on post at Fort Sill has been closed down. So, all pregnant Tricare patients are being referred off post. So, here at Fort Sill now, you don’t need to switch to standard to see a provider off post. You will go in for your first visit and pregnancy confirmation to the on post clinic, then they will send a referral to a physician in town. Currently there are no midwives practicing locally. There are some homebirth midwives that will service this area and a birth center in Wichita Falls that some choose to utilize, but most are seeing a local provider.
You will likely be assigned to a random provider, but a “quick” call to Tricare and you can switch to one of your choosing if you have a preference. I’d be happy to provide personal or professional recommendations on providers based on the type of birth experience you’re looking for. Switching to Tricare Standard will give you a little easier options for moving around to different providers, but you will also have some copays. They are usually small, but that would be a question to ask a Tricare representative. If you enroll your new baby on Tricare Prime, they will see the pediatricians here on post and will be randomly assigned to a PCP. A "quick" call to Tricare and you can change your baby's PCP. Placing them on Standard will give you much more freedom to choose a provider of your choice in town, however you will have some copays.
As a Veteran spouse, I am familiar with the military lifestyle. I love to serve military families and since it is not uncommon to have immediate family far away, I think that extra support during such a new and important time is a valuable service. I strive to find ways to make my services accessible and obtainable for those serving our country.
A few things that Mothering A Mother Doula Services offer to military families include:
Main Floor (1st) of Reynolds Army Health Clinic
WIC Office
Main Floor (1st) of Reynolds Army Health Clinic
The OB department on post at Fort Sill has been closed down. So, all pregnant Tricare patients are being referred off post. So, here at Fort Sill now, you don’t need to switch to standard to see a provider off post. You will go in for your first visit and pregnancy confirmation to the on post clinic, then they will send a referral to a physician in town. Currently there are no midwives practicing locally. There are some homebirth midwives that will service this area and a birth center in Wichita Falls that some choose to utilize, but most are seeing a local provider.
You will likely be assigned to a random provider, but a “quick” call to Tricare and you can switch to one of your choosing if you have a preference. I’d be happy to provide personal or professional recommendations on providers based on the type of birth experience you’re looking for. Switching to Tricare Standard will give you a little easier options for moving around to different providers, but you will also have some copays. They are usually small, but that would be a question to ask a Tricare representative. If you enroll your new baby on Tricare Prime, they will see the pediatricians here on post and will be randomly assigned to a PCP. A "quick" call to Tricare and you can change your baby's PCP. Placing them on Standard will give you much more freedom to choose a provider of your choice in town, however you will have some copays.
As a Veteran spouse, I am familiar with the military lifestyle. I love to serve military families and since it is not uncommon to have immediate family far away, I think that extra support during such a new and important time is a valuable service. I strive to find ways to make my services accessible and obtainable for those serving our country.
A few things that Mothering A Mother Doula Services offer to military families include:
- Sliding scale pricing available for lower enlisted (single income) families.
- E1-E3 receive 20% discount
- E4-E5 receive 10% discount
- Expecting mothers with a deployed partner may also be eligible for discounted services. I am very passionate about serving this population of the military and discounts can be discussed on a case by case basis. Please don’t let cost keep you from having support during your pregnancy and birth, especially if your partner is away.
- Starting Jan. 1st, 2022 Tricare will cover some of the cost for a doula and lactation counselor services for off post births and lactation services.
Military Birth Resource Network – Find a doula, midwife, birth center, or other birth professionals who are part of the military or are experienced working with military families.
Breastfeeding in Combat Boots – For any Active duty or working moms who plan to breastfeed, this is a great resource.
Breastfeeding in Combat Boots – For any Active duty or working moms who plan to breastfeed, this is a great resource.
Did you know Tricare covers a breast pump! The process looks like this.
You will ask your provider for a prescription for a breast pump, usually sometime after 20 weeks or even postpartum. Most in town are familiar with "how to do" this, but if they are not you can find a form on Tricare's website that you can take in to your doctor to fill out. Then you can take your Rx to a local shop or order online.
Even if you do not plan to go to work after baby comes, take advantage of this service and have a pump at home! It gives you flexibility to build a stash and have some freedom to feed in different ways.
You will ask your provider for a prescription for a breast pump, usually sometime after 20 weeks or even postpartum. Most in town are familiar with "how to do" this, but if they are not you can find a form on Tricare's website that you can take in to your doctor to fill out. Then you can take your Rx to a local shop or order online.
Even if you do not plan to go to work after baby comes, take advantage of this service and have a pump at home! It gives you flexibility to build a stash and have some freedom to feed in different ways.
