Kern Family Health Care Doula Benefits
If you have Kern Family Health Care, you may qualify for free doula support through Melancentric.
Our trained doulas are ready to walk beside you through pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum recovery, and beyond — all at no cost to you.
HOW IT WORKS
Molina Healthcare covers doula services for eligible Medi-Cal members.
Through Melancentric, you can receive:
1 Welcome Visit
Up to 8 Prenatal and Postpartum Doula Visits
Labor and Birth Support
2 Extended Postpartum Sessions (up to 3 hours each)
Our doulas are here to offer 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 Molina Healthcare Medi-Cal coverage
Are currently pregnant
Are postpartum (up to 12 months after birth)
Recently experienced miscarriage, abortion, or stillbirth
Note:
Most Kern Family Health Care members can access doula services without a doctor referral.
In some cases, a referral may be needed — but Melancentric will help you with the paperwork if needed.
SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR Kern Family Health Care 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 AREA
Melancentric provides doula services for Kern Family Health Care members throughout Kern County
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