Did you know Medi-Cal now covers doula services in California? It's Black Maternal Health Week so doula leaders Khefri Riley and Dr. Sayida Peprah-Wilson joined us in The Mama's Den to break down everything mothers and families need to know about doulas, maternal health, and how to access support through Medi-Cal. From pregnancy to postpartum, this conversation explores how culturally aligned care, community support, and advocacy are changing birth outcomes for Black women — and why doulas are a critical part of that shift. In this episode, we discuss: • What a doula does during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum • How the Medi-Cal doula benefit works (launched in 2023) • How to access the Medi-Cal Doula Hub in California • Why Black maternal health outcomes improve with doula support • Postpartum care, mental health, and community resources • How to advocate for the birth experience you deserve “You can be autonomous in your experience… and you don’t have to think you can’t have that because you don’t have money.” If you’re pregnant, supporting someone who is, or navigating Medi-Cal maternity care, this episode is for you. Because support isn’t a luxury — and motherhood was never meant to be done alone. ______ HEYYYYYY!!!! The Mamas are GOING ON TOUR ALL OF MAY!!! Want to see them?? Visit this site for all show dates: https://linktr.ee/themamasdenpodcast And be a part of The Mama's Den community. Share your email address here: https://tinyurl.com/MamasDen Make sure you connect with our Mamas on IG: @themamasdenpodcast Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls Codie - @codieco Melanie - @melaniefiona ________________________ LOVE BLACK LOVE? Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/blacklove?sub_confirmation=1 For more Black Love interviews and articles, visit http://www.BlackLove.com Follow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blacklovedoc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blacklove Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/blackloveinc #BlackLoveDoc #blacklove #blacklovemagic