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You’re often the first to notice a client is more exhausted than pregnancy explains. We make sure someone finally checks her iron — and treats it fast. Board-certified hematologists, IV iron covered by most insurance, and a team that works alongside her OB or midwife.
Pregnancy needs roughly 1,000 mg of extra iron. Most women don’t start with that in reserve — and a standard blood count won’t show it until stores are already empty.
— Why we built a doula referral pathway
You’re with your clients more than anyone on their care team. You see the 3pm crash, the breathlessness on the stairs, the ice she keeps chewing, the tears at week ten postpartum. And you hear the same answers over and over:
It isn’t your role to diagnose — and it shouldn’t have to be your job to fight for a ferritin test. That’s where we come in.
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Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in pregnancy, and it rarely announces itself. Left alone, it can affect far more than energy:
Two minutes from you. A hematologist for her within days — not weeks. Her OB or midwife stays in charge of her pregnancy; we handle the iron.
Send her details with the form below once she’s agreed, or have her call us directly. No referral from her doctor is needed.
A board-certified hematologist reviews her history and draws a full iron panel — ferritin, iron saturation, CBC, B12 and folate — at our in-house lab.
If she needs IV iron, it’s usually one or two visits. Her OB or midwife gets a written plan, and with her permission, we’ll let you know she’s been seen.
During pregnancy — any of these is a good reason to refer:
After birth — especially:
You’ve built trust with your clients. Any referral you make carries your name — so we treat it that way.
“The service was top-notch from start to finish. Can’t recommend it enough. I’ll definitely be back!”
“Getting my blood work infusions and shot shots at Premier Hematology has been nothing short of a pleasure everybody who works here is so kind extremely responsive communicative in a way that seems very unusual in the medical space and I cannot recommend this place highly enough!”
“The team here is exceptionally professional and welcoming. Since starting my iron infusions and B12 shots, I’ve felt noticeably healthier and more energized. They go above and beyond to ensure a comfortable experience, even offering great snacks during treatment. Highly recommend!”
Plain-language guides written by our hematology team for the questions doulas hear most. Share them freely.
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Yes. Premier Hematology does not require a referral from a doctor, so a doula can refer a client directly with her permission — or the client can call us herself. We coordinate with her OB or midwife once she’s been seen.
Most clients are seen within 24 to 48 hours at one of our 14 New York centers. We call her to schedule as soon as a referral comes in, and we verify her insurance before the visit.
Modern IV iron formulations are widely used in the second and third trimesters, when oral iron fails or there isn’t enough time for it to work. It is generally avoided in the first trimester. Our hematologists decide case by case, in coordination with her obstetric provider.
Often, yes — if it’s started early enough. IV iron typically begins raising hemoglobin within one to two weeks, with the full effect at around four to six weeks. The earlier in the third trimester she’s seen, the better the odds. Eligibility decisions stay with her midwife or birth center.
Yes. IV iron is compatible with breastfeeding, and we see clients at any point postpartum. Babies are welcome at postpartum visits.
We accept most major insurance plans, and iron infusions for documented iron deficiency are commonly covered. Our team checks her specific coverage before her appointment so there are no surprises.
With your client’s permission, yes. Her medical details stay private, but we can confirm she’s been seen so you can keep supporting her. Her full plan goes to her OB or midwife.
We’d be glad to. Our team offers short in-service sessions on iron in pregnancy and postpartum, plus referral cards you can hand to clients. Mention it in the form below or call (718) 866-3037.
Once your client has agreed, send us her details. We’ll call her within one business day to schedule — most clients are seen within 24–48 hours — and coordinate with her OB or midwife after the visit.
