You Don’t Have to Figure This Out Alone

Questions. Anxiety. Uncertainty. We’re here with answers, support and reassurance for every step of your pregnancy journey.

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Coverage, eligibility & private pay

Doula Support May Be Covered

Many families qualify for covered doula visits through Partnership HealthPlan of California. We also offer private-pay options for families who want to book directly or explore services outside covered visits.

Coverage depends on eligibility and plan details. During your consultation, we can help you understand covered visit options, private-pay rates, and the next step that fits your family.

Check Eligibility

We help you understand whether your doula care may be covered through your health plan.

Understand Your Options

We explain covered visits, private-pay rates, and what support can look like before birth, during labor, and after baby arrives.

Get Started

We guide you through the next step so booking covered or private-pay support feels clear and low-stress.

Not using insurance?

Private-pay support is available. Visit our coverage page to review private-pay rates, covered-care information, and booking options in one place.

Selma Bernard, Client Coordinator at Nueva Vida Doula
Selma Bernard, Client Coordinator

Your first point of contact

Meet Selma Bernard

Client Coordinator for Nueva Vida Doula

Selma helps families feel welcomed, organized, and cared for from the very first conversation. She manages the office side of Nueva Vida Doula and helps connect clients with the right next step.

If you reach out with questions about appointments, services, coverage, private pay, or how to get started, Selma is often the person helping guide you through the process.

She helps make getting support feel simple.

Whether you are ready to schedule or still figuring out what kind of care you need, Selma helps make the process feel clear, warm, and approachable.

  • Scheduling Help Support with appointments, timing, visit types, and getting connected.
  • Coverage Questions A helpful contact for Medi-Cal, Partnership, private pay, and office details.
  • Warm Guidance A welcoming presence before you meet your doula or care team.

Not sure which appointment to book? Selma can help you figure out whether a consultation, doula visit, coverage conversation, or baby bonding session is the right next step.

Trusted by families

What Families Are Saying

Real stories from parents, partners, and families who felt supported through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and ultrasound visits.

Partner perspective

“I had no idea what a doula was and was a bit skeptical. From the start, our doula was informative and organized. She helped us set and stick to our birth plan and eased concerns that we both had.”

High-risk pregnancy

“Nueva Vida brought me so much peace of mind throughout my entire pregnancy and birthing experience. I had a high-risk pregnancy, and they connected me with resources, stories, and support that helped me feel prepared.”

Calm presence

“My favorite thing was how she held space for me. She was like an undercurrent: strong and capable in her birth skills, but always calm on the surface.”

VBAC support

“I had a VBAC and felt so supported. My doula helped me remember how to breathe through contractions, held my hand, brought cold wash rags, water, snacks, and answered every question I could think of.”

Surrogacy journey

“From our very first meeting, I felt heard, supported, and valued. The team’s presence was a source of constant reassurance and calm, and I never want to have another baby without that support again.”

Emergency support

“Even during my emergency c-section, my doula was right there keeping me and my husband calm. She advocated for me, problem solved, and supported us the whole time.”

Team support

“Nueva Vida was a godsend for my family during our first pregnancy. Multiple members of the team were part of our journey, and they truly went above and beyond for us.”

Ongoing care

“They went above and beyond for me and my kiddos, relieving my anxieties, consoling me in times of desperation, and supporting me through pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum.”

Ultrasound visit

“I went to Nueva Vida Doula for a 4D ultrasound. They worked so hard to get us beautiful pictures of our stubborn baby boy. The place feels clean but not impersonal like a hospital.”

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