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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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5,992birth doulas listed
51states
2,644cities and towns

71 birth doulas serving Washington, DC

Michele Peterson

District Doulas

Birth Doula

Based in Falls Church, VA

Availability unknown. Ask the provider

Birth center · Home birth · Hospital

Birth fee
$2,600 to $3,000
  • 18Years in practice
  • 1Credential listed
  • 0Reviews

Profile updated 11/9/2026

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Vanessa Hanible

Wholesome Beginnings

Birth DoulaPostpartum Doula

Based in Washington, DC

Availability unknown. Ask the provider

Birth center · Home birth · Hospital

Birth fee
$1,500 to $2,300
Postpartum rate
$55 to $65 per hour
  • 10Years in practice
  • 0Credentials listed
  • 0Reviews

Profile updated 11/9/2026

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Amoula The Doula

Amoula The Doula

Birth Doula

Based in Falls Church, VA

Availability unknown. Ask the provider

Birth fee
Contact for pricing
  • —Years in practice
  • 0Credentials listed
  • 0Reviews

Profile updated 11/9/2026

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Balanced Birth Support

Balanced Birth Support

Birth DoulaPostpartum Doula

Based in Alexandria, VA

Availability unknown. Ask the provider

Birth fee
Contact for pricing
Postpartum rate
Not specified
  • —Years in practice
  • 0Credentials listed
  • 0Reviews

Profile updated 11/9/2026

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Birth & Balance Doula Services

Birth & Balance Doula Services

Birth DoulaPostpartum Doula

Based in Greenbelt, MD

Availability unknown. Ask the provider

Birth fee
Contact for pricing
Postpartum rate
Not specified
  • —Years in practice
  • 0Credentials listed
  • 0Reviews

Profile updated 11/9/2026

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Birth To Five Doula Services

Birth To Five Doula Services

Birth DoulaPostpartum Doula

Based in Bethesda, MD

Availability unknown. Ask the provider

Birth fee
Contact for pricing
Postpartum rate
Not specified
  • —Years in practice
  • 0Credentials listed
  • 0Reviews

Profile updated 11/9/2026

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Birth You Desire LLC

Birth You Desire LLC

Birth DoulaPostpartum Doula

Based in Rockville, MD

Availability unknown. Ask the provider

Birth fee
Contact for pricing
Postpartum rate
Not specified
  • —Years in practice
  • 0Credentials listed
  • 0Reviews

Profile updated 11/9/2026

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Birthing Matters Doula Services

Birthing Matters Doula Services

Birth DoulaPostpartum Doula

Based in College Park, MD

Availability unknown. Ask the provider

Birth fee
Contact for pricing
Postpartum rate
Not specified
  • —Years in practice
  • 0Credentials listed
  • 0Reviews

Profile updated 11/9/2026

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Bon Fête Doula Services

Bon Fête Doula Services

Birth Doula

Based in Alexandria, VA

Availability unknown. Ask the provider

Birth fee
Contact for pricing
  • —Years in practice
  • 0Credentials listed
  • 0Reviews

Profile updated 11/9/2026

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Cara Crowe LLC

Cara Crowe LLC

Birth DoulaPostpartum Doula

Based in Washington, DC

Availability unknown. Ask the provider

Birth fee
Contact for pricing
Postpartum rate
Not specified
  • —Years in practice
  • 0Credentials listed
  • 0Reviews

Profile updated 11/9/2026

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DC Birth Doulas

DC Birth Doulas

Birth DoulaPostpartum Doula

Based in Washington, DC

Availability unknown. Ask the provider

Birth fee
Contact for pricing
Postpartum rate
Not specified
  • —Years in practice
  • 0Credentials listed
  • 0Reviews

Profile updated 11/9/2026

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How 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.

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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