Santa CLara Family Health Plan Doula Benefits
If you're enrolled with Santa Clara Family Health Plan (SCFHP) Medi-Cal in Santa Clara 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
SCFHP covers doula services for eligible Medi-Cal members. Through Melancentric, you can receive:
1 Initial 90-minute Visit to answer questions and create a birth plan
Up to 8 Prenatal and Postpartum Doula Visits
Support During Labor and Delivery (hospital, birth center, or home)
Up to 2 Additional Postpartum Visits (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 SCFHP 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 SCFHP. Members can connect with a doula directly.
Services Available for SCFHP 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 AreasMelancentric provides doula services for SCFHP members throughout Santa Clara 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