Big News: Labor of Love Can Now Bill Kaiser Permanente Directly

Effective January 2026 - We are thrilled to share a major milestone for our community:

Beginning January 2026, Labor of Love is now able to bill Kaiser Permanente directly for eligible services.

This marks an important step forward in expanding access to doula support and childbirth education for families who deserve care that is informed, compassionate, and centered on choice.

What This Means for Kaiser Members

For Kaiser members, this change means that accessing Labor of Love support may now be simpler and more financially accessible. Direct billing reduces barriers, out-of-pocket costs for eligible clients, and helps ensure that families can focus on their pregnancy and birth experience without the cost of a doula being an issue.

If you are a Kaiser member, you may now be able to receive Labor of Love services through Kaiser coverage, depending on your plan, eligibility, and referral requirements.

Why This Matters

For years, families have expressed how valuable doula support and childbirth education are, but also how difficult it can be to navigate reimbursement or upfront costs. Being able to bill Kaiser directly is a meaningful shift toward:

• Increased access to non-medical, supportive care

• Greater equity in birth support options

• Recognition of the role doulas and educators play in maternal health outcomes

This change reflects ongoing efforts to integrate community-based birth support into larger healthcare systems in a way that honors both evidence-based care and lived experience.

What Services Are Included?

Coverage and eligibility can vary by plan and region. We encourage Kaiser members to:

• Confirm benefits directly with Kaiser

• Ask about doula services, childbirth education, or perinatal support coverage

• Reach out to Labor of Love with general questions about our offerings

Our team is happy to help guide you through next steps and provide documentation as needed.

Looking Ahead

We are deeply grateful to the families, birth workers, and advocates who have supported Labor of Love and pushed for broader access to care. This milestone represents progress—but also motivation to continue expanding resources, education, and support for our community.

We look forward to continuing to serve Kaiser families in this new and exciting way. If you are interested in our services, please contact us today!