For providers & community partners
Provider Referral Center for Doula Support in Humboldt County
Nueva Vida Doula works alongside physicians, midwives, nurses, clinics, social workers, and community organizations to help families access non-medical pregnancy, birth, and postpartum support in Eureka, Arcata, McKinleyville, Fortuna, and throughout Humboldt County.
Start here
A simple place to send patients and families.
This provider center is designed to make referrals easier, reduce confusion, and give families a clear next step when they need doula support.
Refer a Patient
See referral options for clinics, hospitals, social workers, and community partners, including what happens after a referral is made.
Go to referral page →Referral Form & Instructions
Download the single Nueva Vida Doula Referral Form, review submission options, and confirm contact information.
Go to referral form page →Community Partners
Find local pregnancy, birth, postpartum, feeding, wellness, and family support resources connected to the broader care ecosystem.
View community resources →Why providers refer
Support that fits real provider workflows.
Nueva Vida provides non-medical doula care that complements clinical care. We support the family, communicate clearly, and help reduce friction around next steps.
Team-Based Support
Families are supported by a coordinated team rather than relying on a single individual’s availability.
Short-Notice Referrals
Providers may contact us when a family needs support quickly, including near labor or birth. Availability, consent, and eligibility details apply.
Spanish-Speaking Support
Our team supports Spanish-speaking families and families who prefer clearer guidance in their home language.
Coverage Guidance
Many families may qualify for doula benefits through Partnership HealthPlan or Medi-Cal. Eligibility and plan details apply.
Family choice matters
Share us as an option, not an obligation.
Providers may include Nueva Vida when sharing doula options with families. Families should be able to choose the doula, support style, and care team that feels right for them.
- We welcome referrals from medical providers, clinics, social workers, and community organizations.
- We support families while respecting their relationship with their existing clinical care team.
- We provide non-medical support and do not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
For referred families
Sent here by your provider?
You can schedule a free consultation with Nueva Vida to learn what doula support may look like for pregnancy, birth, postpartum, partner support, feeding, and newborn transitions.
Many families may qualify for Partnership HealthPlan or Medi-Cal doula benefits, and private-pay options are available. Our office can help confirm next steps.
Referral process
What happens after a referral?
Providers need to know the next step is clear. This process helps families move from referral to consultation without making the provider manage every detail.
Referral shared
The provider gives the family our information or sends the referral form through the available referral workflow.
Family contacted
Our office helps the family understand the next step and schedule a consultation when appropriate.
Coverage reviewed
Eligibility, plan details, and private-pay options are reviewed before services begin.
Support plan created
The family and Nueva Vida discuss pregnancy, birth, postpartum, partner, and family support needs.
Doula care begins
Our team provides non-medical support while the family continues care with their medical providers.
Referral form
One form keeps referrals simple.
Nueva Vida uses a single referral form for obstetric providers and/or OB patients. Providers can download the form, complete the requested information, and submit it by secure email, fax, or mail.
Coverage clarity
Help families understand their options.
Many families may qualify for doula support through Partnership HealthPlan or Medi-Cal, but coverage is not guaranteed. Eligibility and plan details apply, and our office can help confirm next steps. Private-pay options are also available.
Partnership / Medi-Cal
Eligible clients may have qualifying doula support covered. Our office can help families understand what to confirm.
Private Pay
Private-pay options are available for families who do not qualify, prefer private-pay care, or need services outside covered benefits.
Spanish Guidance
Se habla español. Families can ask for help understanding next steps in Spanish when available.
Apoyamos a familias que prefieren recibir información y acompañamiento en español durante el embarazo, nacimiento y posparto.
Provider FAQ
Common referral questions.
Can a provider refer a patient directly?
Yes. Providers can share Nueva Vida’s information with the family, direct them to the referral page, or use the single Nueva Vida Doula Referral Form when a documented referral workflow is needed.
Which referral form should providers use?
Use the Nueva Vida Doula Referral Form. It is the single form for obstetric providers and/or OB patients and can be submitted by secure email, fax, or mail.
Do doulas replace medical care?
No. Nueva Vida provides non-medical pregnancy, birth, postpartum, partner, and family support. We do not diagnose, treat, provide medical advice, or replace care from physicians, midwives, nurses, or other licensed medical providers.
Can providers call Nueva Vida for short-notice support?
Providers may contact us when a family needs support quickly, including near labor or birth. Availability, family consent, eligibility, and service fit still apply, but the team model helps us respond more consistently than a solo model.
Do families have to choose Nueva Vida?
No. Families should choose the doula support that feels right for them. Providers may share Nueva Vida alongside other available doula options.
Do you only support families with Medi-Cal?
No. Many families may qualify for Partnership HealthPlan or Medi-Cal doula support, and private-pay options are available. Eligibility and plan details apply.
Do you support Spanish-speaking families?
Yes. Se habla español. Spanish-speaking support is available through the Nueva Vida team when scheduling and team availability allow.
Ready to connect a family?
Send them to a team built for support.
Providers can refer a patient, download the referral form, or contact Nueva Vida for next steps. Families who were sent here by a provider can also schedule a free consultation.