Raya Blog

Trusted insights about doula care, postpartum, and family health.

Questions to Ask a Doula: Your Essential Guide

Raya Clinical Team

Discover essential questions to ask a doula to ensure the perfect birth partner. Learn how to choose a doula and explore doula interview questions.

Doula

Jan 27, 2026

Postpartum Doula: What They Do and Why Families Need This Support

Raya Clinical Team

Discover how postpartum doulas help families adjust after birth with newborn care, feeding support, and recovery guidance. Learn if your insurance covers this care.

Doula

Jan 12, 2026

How your doula supports not only you but your birth partner

Raya Clinical Team

The question often comes up - What does a doula do? The most common answer often focuses on support for the birthing person. But doulas play an equally important—and often overlooked—role in supporting the birth partner.

Doula

Jan 12, 2026

How your doula supports not only you but your birth partner

Raya Clinical Team

Resources

Jan 27, 2026

Best Pregnancy Books: Essential Reading for Expecting Parents

Raya Clinical Team

Discover the best pregnancy books for expecting parents, including guides on birth, postpartum recovery, nutrition, breastfeeding, and partner support.

Birth Team

Jan 12, 2026

Doula vs Midwife: Understanding the Differences in Your Birth Team

Raya Clinical Team

Learn the difference between a doula and a midwife, their roles in pregnancy and birth, and how each supports you on your birth team.

Doula

Jan 13, 2026

How Much Does a Doula Cost in California?

Raya Clinical Team

Learn how much a doula costs in California, what affects pricing, average birth and postpartum rates, and how insurance and Medi-Cal may cover doula care.

Doula

Jan 13, 2026

How to Find a Doula: Your Complete Guide to Birth Support

Raya Clinical Team

Learn how to find the right doula for your pregnancy and birth. Discover where to search, what to look for, questions to ask, and how insurance coverage works.

Insurance

Jan 16, 2026

Does Insurance Cover Doula Services? A Guide for California Families

Raya Clinical Team

Does your insurance cover doula services in California? Learn what Medi‑Cal and private plans may cover.

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Raya Blog

Questions to Ask a Doula: Your Essential Guide

Postpartum Doula: What They Do and Why Families Need This Support

How your doula supports not only you but your birth partner

How your doula supports not only you but your birth partner

Best Pregnancy Books: Essential Reading for Expecting Parents

Doula vs Midwife: Understanding the Differences in Your Birth Team

How Much Does a Doula Cost in California?

How to Find a Doula: Your Complete Guide to Birth Support

Does Insurance Cover Doula Services? A Guide for California Families

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