Free Doula Services for IEHP Members in Riverside & San Bernardino Counties
If you're enrolled with IEHP Medi-Cal in Riverside or San Bernardino County, you're eligible for free doula support through Melancentric.
Our certified doulas are here to support you during pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum recovery, and beyond — all at no cost to you.
How It Works
IEHP covers doula services for eligible Medi-Cal members. Through Melancentric, you can receive:
1 Welcome/Intake Visit
Up to 8 Prenatal and Postpartum Doula Visits
Labor and Birth Support (hospital, birth center, or home)
2 Extended Postpartum Sessions (up to 3 hours each)
Our doulas provide emotional support, physical comfort, birth planning guidance, advocacy tools, and postpartum care tailored to your unique journey.
Who Is Eligible?
You may qualify for free doula support if you:
Have active IEHP Medi-Cal coverage
Are currently pregnant
Are postpartum (up to 12 months after birth)
Have experienced miscarriage, abortion, or stillbirth
Note: While many IEHP members can access doula services without a referral, some cases may require one. Melancentric will assist you with any necessary paperwork to ensure you receive the support you need.
Services Available for IEHP Members
Pregnancy education and birth preparation
Support during labor and delivery
C-section, VBAC, and high-risk birth support
Postpartum recovery support (physical, emotional, and newborn care)
Grief support after miscarriage or loss
Lactation support and newborn care education
Service Areas
Melancentric provides doula services for IEHP members throughout Riverside and San
Bernardino Counties.
Why Choose Melancentric?
Medi-Cal credentialed doulas
Trained for clinical and hospital environments
Compassionate, professional, culturally aware support
Personalized service matched to your needs
Free or very low-cost depending on Medi-Cal status