Doula Services

You deserve to
begin well.

Compassionate, evidence-based birth and postpartum doula support for families across the Central Valley. Victoria Cortez, MCD, walks alongside you — from your first prenatal visit through the postpartum weeks.

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Children — Victoria is a mother first
MCD
Master Certified Doula credential
$0
Out of pocket for Medi-Cal eligible families
3+
Counties served across the Central Valley
DHCS-Enrolled Medi-Cal Doula Provider

Covered services include prenatal visits, labor & birth support, and postpartum visits for eligible California families.

What I Offer

Full-spectrum support
for every stage

From your first prenatal visit to those tender postpartum weeks — present, informed, and rooted in community care.

Prenatal Doula Support and Birth Planning

Prenatal Support

Building trust, knowledge, and a birth plan that reflects your values — well before the big day.

  • Up to 3 prenatal visits (Medi-Cal covered)
  • Personalized birth preferences document
  • Hospital navigation & rights education
  • Comfort measures & labor preparation
  • Partner & family coaching
  • WIC, housing & community resource connections
Medi-Cal Covered
Continuous Labor and Birth Doula Support

Labor & Birth Support

Continuous, uninterrupted presence during labor. Comfort, advocacy, and a steady hand no matter how birth unfolds.

  • On-call from 37 weeks
  • Continuous presence through birth
  • Breathing, positioning & counterpressure
  • Partner support & real-time coaching
  • Advocacy in clinical conversations
  • Birth documentation & story support
Core Service
Tender Postpartum and Newborn Care Support

Postpartum Care

The fourth trimester is real. I help you rest, recover, and find your footing in the beautiful chaos of new parenthood.

  • Up to 6 postpartum visits (Medi-Cal)
  • Infant feeding support (breast/chest/bottle)
  • Emotional wellbeing & mood check-ins
  • Recovery support & practical guidance
  • Sibling adjustment support
  • Mental health & specialist referrals
Recovery Focus
Service Area
San Joaquin County Stanislaus County Alameda County Sacramento County Virtual — Statewide CA
Investment

Transparent pricing,
no surprises

Private pay packages below. Medi-Cal clients pay $0 out of pocket. If cost is a barrier, reach out — we'll figure it out.

Prenatal Only

The Companion

$450

3 prenatal visits plus birth plan support. Ideal if you have a provider you trust and want extra preparation and coaching.

  • 3 prenatal visits (90 min each)
  • Personalized birth plan document
  • Hospital & care team navigation
  • Partner & family coaching
  • Phone/text support through birth
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Full Package

Birth & Beyond

$1,200

Prenatal through postpartum — continuous care from when we meet to when you feel steady on your feet.

  • 3 prenatal visits
  • On-call from 37 weeks
  • Continuous labor & birth support
  • 2 postpartum visits
  • Infant feeding support
  • Birth story & reflection session
  • Community resource connections
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Postpartum Focus

The Village

$600

Dedicated postpartum support for the weeks after birth. Rest, recover, and get the help you deserve.

  • 4 postpartum visits (2–3 hrs each)
  • Infant feeding guidance
  • Emotional wellbeing check-ins
  • Light household support
  • Mental health & specialist referrals
  • Sibling adjustment support
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Medi-Cal clients pay $0 out of pocket

If you have Medi-Cal (California Medicaid), doula services are a covered benefit — including prenatal visits, labor & birth support, and postpartum visits. I am an enrolled Medi-Cal doula provider. Reach out and I'll verify your eligibility at no cost before we ever talk money.

Let's Connect

Your first step
starts here

Fill out the form and I'll be in touch within 24–48 hours. Free consultations are always available — no pressure, no commitment. Just a conversation.

Free 30-minute consultation

We'll talk about your needs, your birth vision, and whether we're a good fit.

Medi-Cal eligibility check — no cost

Not sure if you qualify? I'll verify for you. No phone trees, no runaround.

Sliding scale & payment plans available

Cost should never be the reason you don't have support. Let's talk.

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