Frequently Asked Questions

Postpartum doula services are a Medi-Cal benefit.

Am I eligible for doula support covered by Medi-Cal?

If you are a Medi-Cal beneficiary, you are eligible for doula support during and up to one year after your pregnancy.

What postpartum doula services are included through Medi-Cal?

I already gave birth, does Medi-Cal cover postpartum support?

Yes.

Am I eligible to receive doula support if my pregnancy ended in miscarriage, stillbirth or abortion?

Yes. I provide warm, compassionate and understanding support regardless of how a pregnancy ends.

I have a birth doula, can I have a second doula for postpartum?

Yes, you may have two doulas.

I need help navigating Medi-Cal to access this service, who can I contact?