Services
Birth Support
A birth doula supports pregnant families throughout pregnancy, labor and delivery.
This often includes:
- An initial interview
- Prenatal visits & CBE
- On call support for labor and delivery — at home and/or the place you plan to give birth
- Initial lactation support
- One postpartum visit
The full package
This includes continuous support throughout pregnancy, birth and beyond into the postpartum period.
- 2-4 Prenatal visits + CBE
- Continuous labor & birth support
- In home care after birth, including information and support regarding:
- Caring for a Newborn
- Lactation and Feeding
- Household Tasks
- Sleep, etc.
Postpartum support
A postpartum doula supports families after the arrival of a new baby.
This may include:
- One prenatal visit
- In home care after childbirth (and support during your hospital stay)
- Lactation & feeding support
- Overnight support
- Referrals out to helpful services
Star & Sky Doula works in partnership with Medi-Cal and other common forms of health insurance! Contact us to learn more about which services are covered under your plan.
Current coverage in California — through Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Kaiser and CalPERS — includes:
- 1 initial visit with your doula
- Support during labor and delivery, abortion or miscarriage
- Up to 8 additional visits (in any combination prenatal or postpartum)
- Up to 2 extended postpartum visits (three-hours in length each)
Note: This coverage can be used up to 12 months after the end of pregnancy. If you need additional care, ask your doctor for a recommendation (Medi-Cal recipients are eligible to add up to 9 more visits).
