Alameda County
Doulas in Oakland covered by your health plan
Oakland is one of Orka Health's busiest places. Our doula provider group supports East Bay families on Alameda Alliance and on Kaiser in Northern California.
Good to know
- Alameda Alliance is the local Medi-Cal plan for Alameda County; Kaiser is the other option DHCS lists there.
Doulas serving Oakland
- Languages among doulas serving Oakland, besides English: Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, French and Hindi.
- 43 of the 77 doulas serving Oakland list abortion support, and 36 list loss support.
- Many of these doulas also serve Berkeley, Alameda, Emeryville, Albany, San Leandro and Piedmont.
- From Orka's directory, Nov 2026. The list on this page is live.
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What Medi-Cal doula care includes
- One initial visit
- Up to 8 prenatal or postpartum visits, in any mix
- Support during labor and birth
- Two extended postpartum visits of 3 hours each
- Abortion and loss support, including after a miscarriage or stillbirth
- Up to 9 additional postpartum visits, with an additional recommendation
Kaiser's list is similar. Kaiser Medi-Cal members also get the additional 9 postpartum visits.
Common questions
- Which plans can I use with an Oakland doula here?
- Alameda Alliance and Kaiser in Northern California. Every doula on this page is contracted with at least one of them. Other plans? Ask us where they stand.
- Which health plans can I use with a doula in Oakland?
- On this page: Alameda Alliance and Kaiser Permanente Northern California. If yours isn't listed, the directory shows every plan we work with, and we can tell you where yours stands.
- What does doula care in Alameda County cost?
- Medi-Cal members pay nothing. Most Kaiser members have no copay, and some Kaiser plan types do. Your doula or Orka can help you figure yours out.
Not sure where to start?
Talk with our team and we'll help you find a doula who fits.
Sources
- DHCS: Medi-Cal managed care plans by county
- DHCS: Doula services frequently asked questions
- Kaiser Permanente: Doula services
Coverage varies by plan, so confirm the details of yours with your plan.