Birth centers & midwives that accept Medi-Cal or sliding scale
Hello! My partner and I are looking for referrals for:
- a birth center that provides prenatal care and accepts MediCal (either Anthem or Alliance) and/or has a sliding scale/financial assistance.
- a holistic midwife who: 1) accepts MediCal or has a sliding scale 2) provides prenatal care 3) ideally provides some postpartum support, and 4) can attend a hospital birth in the East Bay (most likely Alta Bates).
Thank you!
Noah + Annabelle
Aug 15, 2022
Parent Replies
GoldenOak Midwives are fantastic and I believe accept your insurance but you pay a flat fee that I believe they offer financial assistance (around $5000). They have a great model where they’re your primary care provider for the whole pregnancy and you give birth with them at Alta Bates
We had a great experience with Collective Birth - they’re located right across from Alta Bates and have delivery privileges there. Good luck!
We recently gave birth at Pacifica Family Maternity Center and can’t say enough good things about them. The midwives are incredibly attentive and provide prenatal care, delivery, and several postpartum check-ins. They have a Family Fund that offers financial assistance to help families access their care. An easy way to learn more about the center is to attend one of their free Zoom orientations. Happy to chat offline if you have questions about our experience! Best wishes to your family.
Brief info on the Pacifica Family Fund: https://www.pacificafamilyfund.org/