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Michael A. says "yes yes and yes to all questions. Amy was on point and also a baby whisperer. Thank you"
Care Member says "Vernae served as our postpartum doula for the first 4 weeks of my son’s life. She was flexible and we worked out a great schedule 10pm-6am where she...
Lachelle J. says "I used Olivia to have a short date night. My 8 year old son LOVED her and is anxious to hang out with her again. She was very attentive and they had a...
Care Member says "Heather is one of the top two babysitters we ever had! She is so loving and patient, can handle a lot of chaos!"
David H. says "Kayla is awesome and I absolutely recommend her! She helps me once a week and is willing to do anything I need (postpartum Douala) which is to mostly care...
Kelsey W. says "Stacy was so good to my 7 and 3 year old. She even got them to bed on time and kept them busy. She also watched and fed our dog. Would recommend and would...
Kristin P. says "Claudia was a huge help when we were visiting Washington DC on a family trip. She helped us overnight for 2 nights with my 6 month old infant who was...
Andrew A. says "As parents of 5-month-old twins, finding a nanny, we could wholeheartedly trust was paramount. Our search led us to Robin, and from the moment she stepped...
Robin T. says "Ellie was our daughter's nanny a few years ago. She was absolutely fabulous and any family would be lucky to hire her. Ellie was always on time even with...
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2,318 doulas are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $25.99/hr as of May 2026
The average star rating for rated doulas is 4.8
Doulas are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 2,222 reviews of the 2,318 listed doulas
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A doula provides support for someone who is about to give birth, while they are giving birth, and after the birth. They can help you understand more about the medical process of giving birth and can help advocate for you during the birthing process. There is no one doula definition, a doula can act as a birth coach or a medical advocate
A doula can step in to hire support before, during, and after a pregnancy. Doulas can help increase your comfort during delivery by teaching you breathing techniques, massaging you, and positioning you properly. A birth doula provides support during birth, but you can even hire a night doula to help look after your newborn while you get some sleep.
When comparing your options for a doula vs midwife, it’s important to understand the difference between these two caregivers. While a doula provides emotional, physical, and informational support for expecting mothers before, during, and in the immediate postpartum period, a midwife provides actual medical care during all of these stages.
Every pregnancy is different and the needs and preferences of every expectant mother are different. Whether you are a first time mom or a veteran mom, you can benefit from the support a doula can offer you and your partner. It’s up to you to decide if doula services are worth the additional cost.
How much a doula costs can vary depending on a variety of factors, including the individual doula’s level of experience and the cost of living in your area. You can search Care.com to find out what doulas near you charge, but the average hourly rate for doulas on Care.com is $26.00.