Kaiser in Northern California
Kaiser Permanente Northern California doulas
Orka Health is a doula provider group in network with Kaiser in Northern California. Every doula you see here is contracted with Kaiser and credentialed with Medi-Cal.
Good to know
- Every Kaiser doula must be contracted with Kaiser and credentialed with Medi-Cal, so doulas outside Kaiser's network won't be covered.
- Kaiser supports virtual birth support as well as in-person support.
- Most members have no copay. Some plan types do, and your doula or Orka can help you figure out yours.
- You don't need to ask your doctor first in order to see a doula.
- Kaiser Member Services: 1-800-464-4000 (TTY 711).
Doulas who take Kaiser Permanente Northern California
- Languages among doulas on Kaiser Permanente Northern California, besides English: Spanish, French, Russian, Portuguese and Hindi.
- 113 of the 219 doulas on Kaiser Permanente Northern California list abortion support, and 103 list loss support.
- From Orka's directory, Nov 2026. The list on this page is live.
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What Kaiser doula care can include
- One initial visit
- 8 prenatal or postpartum visits, virtual or in person
- Birth support, virtual or in person
- Two extended postpartum visits of 3 hours each
- Abortion and loss support
- For Kaiser Medi-Cal members, 9 additional postpartum visits
Kaiser lists services its doula benefit doesn't include, such as clinical tasks, errands or laundry, massage, home birth, placenta encapsulation and birth photography.
Common questions
- Does Kaiser Northern California cover a doula?
- Yes, for most members. Most pay nothing, though some plan types have a copay. Your doula or Orka can help you figure out what applies to your plan.
- Can my doula support my birth virtually?
- Yes. Kaiser supports birth support either virtually or in person, so you can choose what suits you and your doula.
- I'm a Kaiser Medi-Cal member. Do I get more visits?
- Yes. Kaiser Medi-Cal members also get the additional 9 postpartum visits.
- Does this cover Kaiser in Southern California?
- Not yet. Orka's doulas are in network with Kaiser in Northern California only. Kaiser Southern California is one of the plans we're still contracting with.
Not sure where to start?
Talk with our team and we'll help you find a doula who fits.
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Coverage varies by plan, so confirm the details of yours with your plan.