For families

Doula care, covered by your insurance.

Orka Health connects families with certified doulas who share their values and birth preferences, at no out-of-pocket cost for eligible families.

Your path to a doula

Three simple steps

  • Complete a short intake
  • Meet with the Orka team
  • Get matched with doulas

Trusted by 3,000+ families · Partnered with major health plans · See full list

  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • CalViva Health
  • Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Health Net
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medi-Cal
  • Partnership HealthPlan
  • San Francisco Health Plan
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

Services

Support from pregnancy through postpartum

Doulas in our network provide continuous, personalized care at every stage.

Prenatal support

Guidance throughout pregnancy, with regular visits and a care plan tailored to you.

Birth support

Continuous emotional and physical support during labor and delivery.

Postpartum care

Continued support after birth, including feeding guidance and newborn care.

Covered by insurance

Billed to your health plan, with no out-of-pocket cost for eligible families.

Doula care works

What published research shows about care with a doula.

25%

lower chance of a C-section with continuous labor support

Source: Cochrane Review, 2017

57.5%

lower odds of postpartum depression and anxiety with doula care

Source: eClinicalMedicine, 2022

4×

less likely to have a low-birth-weight baby with a doula

Source: J. Perinatal Education, 2013

2×

less likely to experience a birth complication with a doula

Source: J. Perinatal Education, 2013

How it works

Matched with a doula in three steps

A short intake, a free consultation, and an introduction to doulas who fit you.

  1. 1

    Complete the intake

    Share your pregnancy, preferences, and availability in a brief intake form.

  2. 2

    Meet with our team

    Review your intake with our team during a free consultation and ask any questions about coverage.

  3. 3

    Get matched

    We introduce you to certified doulas in our network who fit your needs and preferences.

Frequently asked questions

Still have questions?

Send us a note and our team will help.