HEalth Plan of San Mateo DOula Benefits
If you're enrolled with Health Plan of San Mateo (HPSM) Medi-Cal in San Mateo 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
HPSM covers doula services for eligible Medi-Cal members. Through Melancentric, you can receive:
1 Initial Visit
Up to 8 Prenatal and Postpartum Doula Visits
Support During Labor and Delivery (including support for miscarriage or abortion)
Up to 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 HPSM Medi-Cal coverage
Are currently pregnant
Are postpartum (up to 12 months after birth)
Have experienced miscarriage, abortion, or stillbirth
Note: No referral is needed to access doula services under HPSM. Members can connect with a doula directly.
Services Available for HPSM 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 HPSM members throughout San Mateo 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