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

OUR SERVICES