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Birth Doulas
A birth doula is a trained professional who offers physical and emotional support to birthing parents during pregnancy, labor, and childbirth. A labor doula’s role is to nurture and help guide the birthing person and their partner so they feel informed, confident, and supported throughout the birth experience.
Continuous presence
Provides calm reassurance during labor
Helps reduce fear and anxiety
Encourages confidence in your body and choices
Supports partners so they feel involved and prepared
Doula services are a covered insurance benefit in California for individuals who are pregnant or have recently been pregnant, as of January 2023.
Please contact your specific insurance provider for a full and detailed explanation of this benefit, including covered services and applicable fee schedules.
Covered services may include:
- Often, one initial visit
- Up to 8 prenatal and postpartum visits
- Support during labor and delivery, including care during stillbirth, miscarriage, or medical abortion
- Up to 2 additional postpartum visits
These services are usually available for individuals and their families throughout pregnancy and up to one year postpartum.
Breathing techniques
Position changes and movement guidance
