Malama
Malama Health provides a digital maternal care platform that pairs pregnant and postpartum individuals, particularly those on Medicaid, with doula-led care managers and clinical support. The platform coordinates insurance-covered resources like meals, housing, and rides, and offers gestational diabetes management through glucose tracking and postpartum wellness programs. Members receive continuous one-on-one support from certified doulas who integrate maternal wisdom with case management and behavioral health expertise.
- Healthcare Technology
- Digital Health
- Software Only
Funding
Raised to date
$600KRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
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Product
Problem
Managing gestational diabetes and navigating the transition to motherhood can be overwhelming, especially for individuals with limited access to resources and personalized support. Many women lack continuous guidance between prenatal appointments, struggle with culturally tailored meal planning, and face challenges in understanding and managing their glucose levels.
Solution
Malama provides a digital health platform that delivers personalized, doula-led support for pregnant and postpartum individuals, particularly those on Medicaid. The platform integrates with continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and other devices to track health metrics, offering real-time feedback and insights. Users receive culturally tailored meal plans, access to 24/7 support, and connections to a network of doulas, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals. Malama's goal is to empower mothers to take control of their health, stay connected with their care team, and navigate motherhood with confidence.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes pregnant and postpartum individuals, particularly those enrolled in Medicaid plans, seeking comprehensive support and resources for managing their health and navigating motherhood.
Features
- Integration with CGMs, blood glucometers, blood pressure cuffs, activity trackers, and weight scales for comprehensive data tracking
- Personalized care plans developed in consultation with doulas and healthcare professionals
- Culturally tailored meal plans and connections to meal services
- 24/7 access to support and resources between prenatal appointments
- Option to connect with doulas, social workers, dietitians, nurses, and MDs for multidisciplinary support
- Postpartum wellness program designed to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
- HIPAA-compliant platform ensuring data privacy and security
- Care management led by certified doulas who combine maternal wisdom with case management, behavioral health, and advocacy expertise
- Coordination of insurance-covered resources including meals, housing, rides, prenatal care, and baby supplies