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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Based in San Francisco, CA
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View profileBased in Bakersfield, CA
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View profileBased in Littleton, CO
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View profileBased in Bridgeport, CT
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View profileBased in Surprise, AZ
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View profileBased in Longmont, CO
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View profileBased in Turlock, CA
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View profileBased in Emeryville, CA
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View profileBased in San Diego, CA
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View profileBased in Copperas Cove, TX
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View profileBased in Castle Rock, CO
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View profileStart 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.
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.
Many families start looking in the second trimester. Popular doulas can book up early, so searching by due month helps.
Yes. A doula supports you while your midwife or doctor provides clinical care. You can also search midwives.
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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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Not medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.