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Find a birth doula for steady, non-clinical support before and during labor. Search by city, due month, birth setting and language.
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78 birth doulas serving Chicago, IL
Based in Hickory Hills, IL
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View profileBased in Glendale Heights, IL
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View profileBased in Evanston, IL
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View profileBased in Wheeling, IL
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View profileBased in Warrenville, IL
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View profileBased in La Grange, IL
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View profileBased in Orland, IL
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View profileBased in Gary, IN
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View profileBased in Maine, IL
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View profileBased in Chicago, IL
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View profileBased in Woodside, IL
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View profileHow to find a birth doula you click with
Start with your city and due month. A birth doula shows up when they travel to your area and marked your month as open.
After that, check the birth settings they support. For instance, a profile can say “Supports clients at hospital births” or “Supports clients at home births”.
Finally, read reviews and send a short message to two or three doulas. A short call often tells you more than any profile.
What a birth doula does and does not do
A birth doula offers comfort, information and advocacy. Doulas do not give medical care, check vital signs or make clinical decisions.
Certification is optional for doulas. So, a profile may list a certification, training, or neither. Everything listed is provider-reported, so ask the doula about it directly.
You can read about doula training standards from groups such as DONA International.
Common questions
When should I hire a birth doula?
Many families start looking in the second trimester. Popular doulas can book up early, so searching by due month helps.
Do doulas work with midwives?
Yes. A doula supports you while your midwife or doctor provides clinical care. You can also search midwives.
Popular locations
Browse city guides near you, or see every state and city.
Questions to ask when you find a birth doula
Before you sign, ask each doula when they go on call and how they reach you in labor. Also ask who covers for them if they are sick or at another birth.
Next, ask how many prenatal visits are included and whether they visit after the birth. In addition, ask how they work with your midwife, doctor and hospital rules.
Then compare fees using the same unit. Many doulas price a full package, but some list hourly rates. Finally, choose the person who makes you feel calm and heard.
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