How Much Does Birth Cost in California?
See average doula cost, midwife cost, and labor and delivery support costs in California. Use the calculator below for estimates from our network.
Average doula and midwife costs in California are generally in line with national ranges; use the calculator below for estimates from professionals in our network. For more detail, see doula cost, midwife cost, labor and delivery cost, and Medicaid doula coverage.
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California, USA Birth Service Costs
These local cost estimates are based on birth professionals working in California, USA. Actual pricing may vary by region, experience, and services offered.
Fixed Pricing
One-time service fees
Birth Boot Camp Classes
Birth Doula
$1,200 - $5,500
Birth Photography
$800 - $2,900
Birthing From Within Classes
Breastfeeding Support Groups
Certified Lactation Consultants
$200 - $300
Childbirth Education
$250 - $1,100
Family Chiropractors
$80 - $100
Fertility Specialists
Infant CPR and First Aid Courses
Infant Occupational Therapists
Lactation Support
$150 - $350
Midwives
$7,500 - $10,000
Mindful Birthing Classes
Newborn Care Classes
$180 - $800
Newborn Care Specialist
Newborn Sleep Consultants
$1,000 - $2,900
Other
Parental Support/Counseling
$0 - $300
Parenting Classes
Pediatric Sleep Consultant
$500 - $2,900
Pediatric Sleep Specialist
$600 - $2,900
Pelvic Floor Therapist
Placenta Encapsulation Specialists
$350 - $400
Post Partum Nutrition
Postpartum Doula Support
$150 - $8,750
Postpartum Support Groups
$0 - $350
Pregnancy Doula
$800 - $5,500
Pregnancy Support Group
$0 - $350
Prenatal Chiropractor
Prenatal Massage Therapists
Sleep Specialist
$600 - $2,900
Hourly Pricing
Per-hour service rates
Baby-Led Weaning Nutrition
Babysitter
Babywearing Educator
Birth Photography
Birth Trauma Specialists
$150 - $200
Breastfeeding Support Groups
Breastfeeding Workshops
Certified Lactation Consultants
$35 - $100
Childbirth Education
$150 - $250
Cognitive Development
$200 - $300
Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth
Family Planning Nutrition
Fertility Specialists
$130 - $700
Hypnobirthing Classes
Infant CPR and First Aid Courses
Infant Loss Doula
$150 - $275
Infant Massage Therapist
$45 - $60
Lactation Support
$50 - $300
Mindful Birthing Classes
Newborn Care Classes
$100 - $150
Newborn Care Specialist
$40 - $150
Night Nurse
$60 - $80
Other
$50 - $200
Parental Support/Counseling
$100 - $300
Parenting Classes
$200 - $350
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists
$200 - $250
Pelvic Floor Therapist
$200 - $250
Perinatal Diabetes Care Nutrition
Perinatal Fitness Training
$80 - $200
Perinatal Nutritionists
Perinatal Therapists
$200 - $250
Perinatal Yoga
$60 - $200
Personal Care & Wellness
$110 - $200
Placenta Encapsulation Specialists
Post Partum Diabetes Care Nutrition
Post Partum Nutrition
$50 - $150
Postpartum Care Support
$40 - $200
Postpartum Doula Support
$45 - $1,000
Postpartum Support Groups
Pregnancy Doula
$50 - $1,500
Pregnancy Support Group
Prenatal Massage Therapists
$100 - $250
Sleep Specialist
Spinning Babies® Aware Practitioner
Cost estimates are based on data from birth professionals in our network and may vary significantly by location, insurance coverage, and individual circumstances.