Santa Clara County
Doulas in Sunnyvale covered by your health plan
Expecting in Sunnyvale? Orka Health's doulas care for North County families on Kaiser in Northern California, Santa Clara Family Health Plan and Anthem Medi-Cal.
Good to know
- Kaiser supports both virtual and in-person birth support, so Sunnyvale members can choose what suits them.
Doulas serving Sunnyvale
- Languages among doulas serving Sunnyvale, besides English: Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, French and Hindi.
- 23 of the 51 doulas serving Sunnyvale list abortion support, and 20 list loss support.
- Many of these doulas also serve Santa Clara, Mountain View, San Jose, Palo Alto, Campbell and Los Altos.
- 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
- Can a Kaiser member in Sunnyvale see any doula?
- No. Every Kaiser doula must be contracted with Kaiser and credentialed with Medi-Cal. A doula here who accepts Kaiser accepts all of Kaiser.
- Which health plans can I use with a doula in Sunnyvale?
- On this page: Santa Clara Family Health Plan, Anthem Blue Cross 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 Santa Clara 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.
Health plans
Sources
- DHCS: Medi-Cal managed care plans by county
- DHCS: Doula services frequently asked questions
- Kaiser Permanente: Doula services
- Santa Clara Family Health Plan: Doula services
Coverage varies by plan, so confirm the details of yours with your plan.
