welcome to loula

Your doula care, covered by insurance.

At Loula, we believe everyone deserves access to a doula. Get the support you need from a trusted, in-network provider at no cost to you.

Get started today
Browse doulas
Two women sitting at a kitchen table with a laptop and mugs while a dog sleeps on the floor.
Pregnant woman sitting on exam table with healthcare provider holding her hand and taking notes.
Pregnant woman in a hospital gown leaning on bed rails, supported from behind by a person.
Family joyfully gathered around mother holding newborn baby on bed with toddler nearby.
A woman breastfeeding a baby on a couch while another woman folds baby clothes nearby.
our mission is access to care

We've got your doula care covered.

Loula is available across California with insurance coverage for both virtual and in-person care.

Check your coverage
Kaiser Permanente logo with stylized human figures and radiating lines.
Health Net logo with stylized circular design and lowercase text.
Anthem Blue Cross logo with text and a blue cross symbol featuring a stylized human figure.
Blue California Promise Health Plan logo with a shield medical symbol.
L.A. Care Health Plan logo with stylized sun and heart design.
Alameda Alliance for Health logo with black and gray text on a white background.
A stylized flower icon next to the bold text 'Medi-Cal' in black.

+ more

What's covered

We're here for you at every step

In-person support

Virtual support

Illustration of a pregnant woman gently holding her belly wearing a pinkish long sleeve top.
Prenatal support
Birth planning • Education • Emotional support
Hands packing a brown bag with a water bottle, notebook, phone, banana, and small pouch.
Labor & delivery support
Vaginal • C-section • VBAC
Illustration of a breast pump, baby bottle, milk storage bags, nipple cream, and a steaming cup on a table.
Postpartum support
Recovery • Breast feeding • The 4th trimester
Illustration of two seated people holding hands in a supportive gesture.
Miscarriage support
Compassionate care through loss
Illustration of two people from behind embracing each other in a supportive hug.
Abortion support
Judgement-free emotional & physical care
Illustration of a pregnant woman gently holding her belly wearing a pinkish long sleeve top.
Prenatal support
Birth planning • Education • Emotional support
Hands packing a brown bag with a water bottle, notebook, phone, banana, and small pouch.
Labor & delivery support
Vaginal • C-section • VBAC
Illustration of a breast pump, baby bottle, milk storage bags, nipple cream, and a steaming cup on a table.
Postpartum support
Recovery • Breast feeding • The 4th trimester
Illustration of two seated people holding hands in a supportive gesture.
Miscarriage support
Compassionate care through loss
Illustration of two people from behind embracing each other in a supportive hug.
Abortion support
Judgement-free emotional & physical care
Illustration of a pregnant woman gently holding her belly wearing a pinkish long sleeve top.
Prenatal support
Birth planning • Education • Emotional support
Hands packing a brown bag with a water bottle, notebook, phone, banana, and small pouch.
Labor & delivery support
Vaginal • C-section • VBAC
Illustration of a breast pump, baby bottle, milk storage bags, nipple cream, and a steaming cup on a table.
Postpartum support
Recovery • Breast feeding • The 4th trimester
Illustration of two seated people holding hands in a supportive gesture.
Miscarriage support
Compassionate care through loss
Illustration of two people from behind embracing each other in a supportive hug.
Abortion support
Judgement-free emotional & physical care
Meet our doulas

Doula care that works for you.

Your doula is waiting for you — let us connect you. With 400+ doulas across California, Loula is the largest doula network in the state, with providers from diverse backgrounds, languages, and specialties.

Meet our doulas
Silvia Le Blanc Doula. Smiling woman with long dark hair wearing a blue polka dot blouse against a purple background.

Silvia Le Blanc

Modesto, CA

I completed my doula training through DONA International and bring 18 years of experience as a Birth and Postpartum Doula, as well as a Certified Childbirth and Lactation Specialist. I’m passionate about supporting families through prenatal preparation, labor and delivery, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, and newborn milestones.

40+ clients supported with Loula

View profile →
Marissa Arnold Stern Doula. Smiling woman with long dreadlocks wearing a green sleeveless top and jewelry, posing with hand near face.

Merrisa Arnold Stern

Lancaster, CA

I am a First Generation American with my family moving to the states from Belize, where my great-grandmother served in the Birthworker World as a Midwife in San Ignacio. With over 16 years of experience as a yoga practitioner and a deep passion for supporting families, I’m dedicated to providing compassionate, holistic care throughout your pregnancy and postpartum journey.

40+ clients supported with Loula

View profile →
Destany doula. Smiling woman with long brown hair wearing a gray coat sitting indoors near a plant and round lamp.

Destany Morgan-Dugas

Coarsegold, CA

When it comes to birth, I absolutely love being a part of it. I’m passionate about serving mamas during their birthing journeys and beyond into the fourth trimester (postpartum).

25+ clients supported with Loula

View profile →
Kim Munoz doula. Smiling woman in white sitting cross-legged on a blanket by a tree in a park.

Kim Munoz

Granada Hills, CA

My job is to make sure you feel supported, informed, and never alone. I work with all kinds of families in all kinds of birth settings, from hospitals to homes to birth centers, and my goal is always the same: to help you feel confident, calm, and cared for.

55+ clients supported with Loula

View profile →

evidence-based care

Doula support that improves outcomes.

Studies show doula care improves perinatal health outcomes, and Loula's network is delivering that impact at scale.

+

2,000

families supported by Loula doulas

+

16,000

doula visits completed through Loula

47

%

lower risk of delivering by C-section

29

%

lower risk of preterm birth

easy as 1, 2, 3, 4

Ready to get started?

1

Confirm your coverage

2

Meet your care coordinator

3

Choose your doula

4

Start your care

Get started today
Pregnant woman resting in armchair with eyes closed, a bird on the windowsill and a steaming cup on a table.

statewide

Serving all of California.

We work with Medi-Cal and commercial health plans.

Kaiser Permanente

Health Net

L.A. Care

San Francisco HP

Blue Shield Promise

Anthem Blue Cross

HP of San Mateo

Inland Empire HP

Partnership HP

HP of San Joaquin

Molina Healthcare

Santa Clara Family HP

Alameda Alliance for Health

Contra Costa HP

Central California Alliance for Health

Community Health Group

Diverse group sitting in a circle, including a pregnant woman and a mother holding a baby.
who we are

The Loula mission.

There's a maternal health crisis in the United States. This crisis disproportionately affects Black, Indigenous, and families of color. Loula was founded to improve perinatal health outcomes by making doula care accessible and affordable for every family — not just those who can afford to pay out of pocket.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

1
What is a doula and what do they do?
2
How do I find out how much doula care my insurance covers?
3
How much will doula care cost through Loula?
4
Do I need a referral from my doctor to receive doula care through my insurance?
5
Can I still get matched with a doula if my due date is really soon or I'm already postpartum?
6
How quickly can I be matched with a doula?
6
What if my plan isn't listed on the website?
Loula

Personalized doula care, covered by insurance. Serving California families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

Patients
For PatientsFind A DoulaCheck Your Coverage
Copyright © 2026 Loula

This website uses cookies 🍪

We use cookies to provide you with the best browsing experience.

Learn more
Accept cookiesDecline cookies