Doulas that Accept Health Net in California

I’ve always been drawn to the power of creation—fascinated with the strength and beauty of the body’s ability to carry and birth life. After giving birth to my daughter, I decided to follow a long-time passion of mine which was birth and family support. Helping, nurturing, supporting, and advocating for others comes naturally to me. As a Postpartum and Labor Doula, it is my intention to use my given talent to fully support mom, baby, and family. I am committed to listening and hearing so that I can help you reach your goals. I am dedicated to bringing your vision for your birth experience to fruition. As your doula it is my mission to uplift, honor, and hold you!

I am a mother of three amazing adults and grandmother to two rascally grandsons and a 6 month old granddaughter. I am passionate about supporting women from prenatal to postpartum. Since every baby gets to be born only one time, my goal is to help each baby have a gentle and loving entry into the world and their mom to feel confident, safe, and nurtured throughout their birth process. Please feel free to reach out for a free consultation to learn more about what a doula's support would bring to your birth!

I am a certified doula providing continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to my clients, before, during, and after labor in the Los Angeles and Kern Counties. I believe all ways to birth (vaginally, medicated, caesarean birth, etc…) are legitimate and should be honored as birth experiences. I feel Partners of people giving birth should also feel supported and empowered during labor and birth. I will honor medication preferences during labor and birth. I will be there to educate and encourage your postpartum feeding preferences whether it is (bottle feed, breastfeed, formula feed, or using donor milk).

Hello, I'm Tanya, a devoted mother, a proud grandmother, and a Dona trained birth doula. I am wholeheartedly dedicated to empowering women to harness their inner strength and vocalize their needs, ensuring their birth experience is as beautiful and remarkable as they envision. As your birth doula, my mission is clear: to offer unwavering support, advocacy, education and encouragement. I approach every birth with an open heart and mind, ensuring that this sacred milestone in your life unfolds in the safest and most enriching way possible.

Congratulations on this beautiful chapter of your life! As a birth and postpartum doula, I believe in empowering families with unwavering support, guidance, and nurturing care during your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period. I believe every parent deserves to feel confident, respected, and deeply cared for as they welcome their sweet little one.

I’m Ekei, a birth and wellness professional devoted to nurturing, advocating for, and empowering families through every stage of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. My calling began at 13, when I supported my sister during the birth of her child and first witnessed the sacred strength of bringing life into the world. I’m a RYT 200 Hatha Yoga Instructor, a Full Spectrum Doula trained through I Be Black Girl, and CPR-certified through the American Heart Association. I offer trauma-informed, culturally grounded care rooted in the legacy of my great-grandmother Naomi, “Moma”, and the Black Grand Midwives who served their communities with unmatched skill and compassion. Today, as a Birthworker, I support families of all backgrounds, especially Black, LGBTQ+, and neurodivergent parents through yoga, birth planning, education, and hands-on doula care. My mission is simple: to make every birthing person feel safe, respected, and deeply supported. You are worth every petal

Welcome! My name is Carly & I’m a DONA certified birth and postpartum doula. I am servicing most of southern CA and would love to connect. This passion of mine has spiraled into such a spectacular life changing experience and I’m so grateful for the families I’ve worked with and their trust in me. I truly hope that everyone can experience having a birth or postpartum doula as I realize how impactful it can be on many levels. I’ve had the honor of supporting many families during VACS, preemies and multiples. I hope to curate a peaceful transition into parenthood & support you in this space so you can grow and flourish in this chapter of life. Congratulations and I look forward to meeting you.

My name is Mimi I’ve been a doula 4 years I love being a doula helping pregnant women and families.

Hi, I’m Nhatalie, a community-rooted doula dedicated to nurturing families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with care that’s culturally affirming and heart-centered. I was trained through Parenting Connection of Monterey County and bring a deep passion for holding space in ways that honor your story, your body, and your choices. I currently serve as the Executive Director of Kween’s Kounsel, an organization devoted to uplifting black birthing people through education, advocacy, and support. I also serve as the Board Secretary for The Birth Network of Monterey County, working alongside others to strengthen birth justice and equity in our region. Whether you’re navigating your first pregnancy or adding another little one to your family, I’m here to walk alongside you—offering support that’s grounded, compassionate, and attuned to your unique journey.

I'm a Los Angeles birth/postpartum doula, Certified lactation counselor and a belly binding specialist. I believe that birth is sacred making it one of the most vulnerable times in our life, my duty is to protect that. I'm the birth coach guiding you, helping you understand the physiological process of birth, your birth rights and helping you through postpartum. Being a mom of two helps me understand deeper what someone may need during these times. My philosophy is "hold the mother so she can then hold her baby".

Greetings! My name is Destinee, and I am a credential birth and postpartum doula with a decade of experience supporting families through one of the most profound journeys of their life' pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum transition. I am deeply passionate about empowering birthing individuals and their families by providing physical, emotional, and informational support throughout pregnancy, labor, and beyond. My role is to help you create a birth vision, offer comfort techniques, facilitate communication with healthcare providers, and ensure that your preferences and needs are honored every step of the way. Whether you're preparing for a hospital, home, or birth center delivery, my focus is on helping you navigate this experience with confidence, reassurance, and warmth. Beyond birth support, I also specialize in postpartum care, assisting with overnight newborn care, infant feeding guidance, emotional support, and light household tasks to ease your transition into parenthood. My goal is to provide compassionate care, helping you establish balance and confidence as you embrace this new stage of life. I accept Aetna Better Health, Anthem Blue Cross, Health Net Medi-Cal, and Kaiser insurance, and offer various payment options, including FSA, HSA, payment plans, and gift tokens from loved ones. If you're looking for experienced, nurturing, and professional support, I’d love to connect and explore how I can best serve you during this transformative time. Learn more at babebirther.info.

Your Mama Doula provides compassionate, evidence-informed birth and postpartum support to families in Bakersfield, California. Led by award-winning doula Lauri Branson, a Certified Birth Doula (CD) and Certified Postpartum Doula (CPD) through the International Doula Institute, the practice is known for calm, grounded support in both hospital and home birth settings. Lauri specializes in supporting first-time parents, high-risk and medically complex pregnancies, inductions, and families who want both emotional reassurance and practical, hands-on guidance. With additional training in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and a reputation for steady advocacy, comfort techniques, and judgment-free care, Your Mama Doula helps parents feel informed, confident, and deeply supported from pregnancy through recovery.

In 2014, after having my own home birth with a midwife, I knew that I wanted to help expectant families have that same empowered and supported birthing experience that I did. I am dedicated to making sure that you and your partner feel like you have the skills you need to have the most positive birth experience as possible. I love to explore and research ways to provide you with continuous support, and use evidence based information so that you can make educated decisions during your pregnancy, birth, and into postpartum. I support families all throughout the following areas: South Bay, Peninsula, San Francisco, and East Bay. I am 100% vaccinated and boosted.

I accept Patients on Medi-Cal and other qualified insurances. Please send a message and I will you more information on how to apply. I would love to be a apart of your journey. Here are services I offer: - Pregnancy education - Nervous System regulation - Birth Plan Preparation - Reiki - Massage Therapy - Belly Binding - Meal Prepping - Placenta Encapsulation - Nutrition & Wellness education - Partner Education - Sacred Approach to motherhood

www.joinloula.com Loula is a diverse provider network of 500+ experienced doulas throughout California! All of our doulas accept health insurance including Medi-Cal and select Commercial managed care plans. Anthem and Blue Shield: Medi-Cal plans only (Blue Shield Promise). Loula helps you connect with a doula in your area that's right for you. Go to our website to learn more and complete an interest form! Loula is a Black-owned, women-led company founded to address persistent perinatal health inequities, particularly among Black women, women of color, and underserved communities.

Hi, I’m Kiley! I’m a Los Angeles based birth and postpartum doula, preconception coach, birth photographer and mother. With an extensive background spanning over a decade in healthcare, with a specific focus on women's health, family building and conception, paired with years immersed in the study of birth, my journey has evolved into a passionate exploration of the entire process from preconception to postpartum. Throughout my tenure, I experienced a profound paradigm shift, recognizing that there’s infinitely more to wellbeing than just the physiological aspects, prompting an exploration at a deeper level. This moment also ignited a connection to the initiation of childbirth and an enhanced reverence for the inherent strength within every woman. I perceive each birth as a sacred ceremony A powerful rite of passage that connects you to the cosmic forces of creation. I believe in bringing intention and presence to every phase of this journey, honoring that consciousness in preconception, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum looks different for each individual. My work is about creating a dynamic in which you can discover what that means for you, so that are you well held, in full alignment with self.

Hi! I’m Isabel, a doula and lactation counselor working with families in LA. I graduated from UC Berkeley with degrees in Biology and Social Welfare and trained as a doula through Cornerstone Doula Trainings. My philosophy is centered on supporting my clients every step of the way to feel empowered, strong and supported through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I want clients to have information and resources to confidently explore their choices and find what works for them and their family. My academic background in science equips me with a solid foundation for providing evidence-based support which I believe goes hand-in-hand with an understanding of the social, emotional, and transformational parts of birth work that makes individualized support so important. In my free time, I like to be outside as much as possible. I love to spend time in the ocean, run, and hike. I also love to read, sew, cook, and bake!

While studying at UCLA, I fell in love with maternal and fetal health. My background in human biology laid the foundation for my knowledge of perinatal health and the social and environment factors that can impact one's birth experience. My additional background in art and architecture also informs my practice, inspiring the kinds of embodied experiences I want to guide clients through. My approach as a doula is rooted in science, continuous learning, and education. I believe that understanding your body and your clinical and non-clincal options can reduce fear, build confidence, and support true self-advocacy in any setting. I will never tell you how you should birth, but I will support you in discovering what feels right for you. My hope is that you feel wholey and completely yourself during this incredible moment! I trained at Bini Birth in Sherman Oaks in Spring 2025 and am currently working toward certification through DONA International. I serve as a Member-at-Large on the Board of the Doulas Association of Southern California (DASC), and I volunteer as a birth doula with Joy in Birthing Foundation and Harvest Home in Los Angeles.

Hello Everyone! My name is Imani Lopez (They/Them). I am a full spectrum doula and childbirth educator serving Alameda and surrounding counties. I have been a birthworker for three years now and serve clients multiple capacities. I can support with education and planning, labor and birth, and postpartum. I believe everyone deserves support during such big life transitions and I would be honored to be called in to support you.

Hi, I’m Tanya. I offer holistic conception, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum doula support rooted in embodiment, connection, and informed choice. My first birth, at home, was transformative. It opened my eyes to the power of personalized care and pushed me to dive fully into birthwork and serve other women and families seeking that meaningful support. My second birth was a powerful freebirth at home, surrounded by my closest friends and family. And still, I called in birthworkers to my side for that extra touch of support. The birth took me even deeper into surrender, into trust, into the raw connection between body, spirit, and baby. Now, as a mother of two, I’m here to offer grounded, compassionate support for your unique path, trusting your rhythms, honoring your choices, and reminding you that your inner knowing is worth being heard.