Doula Services

 

Molina Healthcare covers Doula services for our pregnant members.  Our goal is a healthy result for both mom and baby.  

What is a Doula? 

A Doula is a non-medical person. They are trained to give helpful and caring support to pregnant women.  They give steady support before, during, and after childbirth.  Doulas help pregnant women in their right to make choices about their own bodies and babies.  This type of support has been shown to have better birth results for both the mom and baby.  Support from a Doula can be given virtually or in person.

How can a Doula help you? 

  • During pregnancy, a Doula can link you with resources in the community. They can help you come up with a birth plan.
  • During labor and delivery, a Doula can give you physical and emotional support.  They can help you talk with hospital staff, and make sure your wishes are known.  They can also give nonmedical help with labor.
  • If there is a loss of pregnancy due to stillbirth, abortion, or miscarriage, the support from a Doula is covered. 

How can a Doula help you after you give birth?

A Doula can help you with nursing support, healing, and recovery. They can offer help with baby care for up to 12 months after the baby is born. 

Should you use the support of a Doula?

Having the support of a Doula has been shown to lower the chance of having a C-section, using pain meds, and having a better birthing experience. 

Your covered Doula services:

  • One initial visit.
  • Up to eight more visits; these can be a combination of prenatal and postpartum visits.
  • Support during labor and delivery (including labor and delivery ending in a stillbirth), abortion, or miscarriage.
  • Up to 2 three-hour postpartum visits after the end of the pregnancy. 

If you would like the support of a Doula, please email us at MHCDoulaSupport@MolinaHealthcare.com or call our Motherhood Matters Program at (866) 891-2320.

Molina’s Contracted Doula Services Provider List

 

Name

Address

Phone

Email Address

Frances Ayalasomayajula, MPH

11615 Evergold St.
San Diego, CA 92131

858-361-9581

fran@happymama.global

Allyson Coughenour

641 Michael St. Oceanside, CA 92057

559-633-6874

mamabearcare333@gmail.com

Abigail M Salas

80000 Avenue 48 Spc. 4
Indio, CA 92201

760-835-3629

abigailsalas83@gmail.com

Silvia Arboleda

24717 Morning Mist Dr. Moreno Valley, CA 92557

951-522-7443

sahar4661@hotmail.com

Nikkia R Patterson, BSN, MCPD

2825 Capitol Ave.  Sacramento, CA 95816

510-768-8433

support@theindiwomensclub.com

Priya Kalyan-Masih
Love Your Best Life LLC

18056 Wika Rd., Ste. B
Apple Valley, CA 92307

914-844-3820

loveyourbestlifellc@gmail.com

Diane Delatorre

284 Strada Nova
Palm Desert, CA 92260

760-831-1061

Delatorre6@hotmail.com

Talisa E Fausto

18506 Greening St.
Adelanto, CA 92301

909-258-6730

doula.ps.127@gmail.com

Jessi L Hughes CMT

4027 Camino Lindo
San Diego, CA 92122

619-206-4467

jessilynnhughes@gmail.com

Britt Negrete
Vida Birth & Wellness

8835 La Mesa Blvd., Apt. P.
La Mesa, CA 91942

619-817-5901

thedoula.britt@gmail.com

Happy Mama Healthy Baby Alliance

600 Lincoln Ave. Unit 92495

Pasadena, CA 91109

626-388-2191

Birthworkers of Color Collective

1635 E. Anaheim St. Ste. A

Long Beach, CA 90813

562-489-1809

Doulabenefit@birthworkersofcolor.com

 

Chayil Birthing Center

1679 E. Beringer Drive

San Jacinto, CA 92583

323-386-6894