FREE DOULA BENEFIT TO MEDI-CAL MEMBERS, CCHP, & KAISER HMO.
Visits covered by health insurance
Accepting Kaiser & Contra Costa Health Plan
- One initial visit.
- Up to eight additional visits that may be provided in any combination of prenatal and postpartum visits.
- Support during labor and delivery (including labor and delivery resulting in a stillbirth), abortion or miscarriage.
- Up to two extended three-hour postpartum visits after the end of a pregnancy.
Doula Services (Covered by Insurance)
Prenatal
Postpartum
Prenatal
I offer emotional support by addressing:
- Fear and anxiety about birth
- Decision-making overwhelm
- Information overload vs. information gaps
- Birth preferences and planning
- Postpartum mental health
- Evidence-based childbirth education
- Birth plan creation and review
- Decision-making frameworks
- Processing previous birth trauma
- Resource connection
Labor
Postpartum
Prenatal
- Position changes to help baby descend and ease discomfort
- Massage, counter-pressure, and touch techniques
- Breathing guidance and rhythm support
- Creating a calming environment (lighting, music, aromatherapy)
- Helping you stay nourished and hydrated
- Continuous reassurance and encouragement
- Helping you stay present and focused.
Postpartum
Postpartum
Postpartum
Every woman is unique in the type of care they need after giving birth. In general, during postpartum I am available to answer questions about your newborn and support you by addressing challenges or insecurities of motherhood.
We can discuss your unique needs for postpartum care.