Doulas

What is a Doula?

A doula is a person trained to support a member's physical and emotional needs throughout the pregnancy journey.

What do they help with?

A doula's job is to help you before, during, and after your baby is born. While giving birth, a doula can focus on your needs and offer you ongoing support.

Doula services may include coaching, physical and emotional support.

How can I get a Doula?

These services are available to Medi-Cal members if you are pregnant or were pregnant within the past year. Medi-Cal members do not need to ask their doctor ahead of time to get these services.

To find out more about how a doula can support you during pregnancy and childbirth, click here.

If you have questions about the Doula Benefit, please call Member Services at 1-855-839-7613 (TTY 711). The call is free. We are here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Click here for a list of Kaiser Permanente in-network doulas. (PDF)