How much are you paying for a doula?

metucker · March 2012

If you don't mind sharing, I am just curious. I know I am late to the game, but I have been speaking with a couple through email, and I have only received a rate from a "doula in training" so far, so I was just wondering what other people were paying. Thanks.

EmilyXLC · March 2012

Both doulas in my area are in the $300 - $350 range.

peffercorn19@hotmail.com · March 2012

we paid $550, includes prenatal and postnatal visits. SO worth it!

venussapphire · March 2012

I'm not using one, but I did price them out in my area. They cost between $600-$800. That is definately out of my price range.

noycela · March 2012

$425, which includes 3 prenatal visits and at least one post-natal visit (can't remember if it's more than 1).

TrendyTina · March 2012

$650

ELF4321 · March 2012

Near NYC, the range I found was $750-900, in most cases it includes one prenatal and one postnatal visit, in addition to the labor and delivery, plus phone support as needed.

UOduckBride2be · March 2012

In Seattle it varies, but in general a Student Doula, (or anyone without their current certification) is around $500 and certified and more experienced doulas are usually $1000-1800 depending on how many births they have attended and what their breakdown of services is. I am lucky to have someone who was a practicing certified doula AND midwife's assistant for years, but her certification is out of date because she stopped attending births when she had another child a year ago. Now she is getting back into it and needs hours to re-certify so I am getting her for $500, (with her experience it is a STEAL here). Good Luck!

AshleyC0117 · March 2012

I'm in NYC (which I'm assuming will be priced higher than many other areas) and we're paying $1400 for ours. This includes 3 visits in our home before delivering, the birth, 2 post partum visits, placenta encapsulation and unlimited phone/email support throughout.

BarefootRI · March 2012

$850 in Southern California. I would have loved to find a less expensive doula, but she is literally the only one willing to drive out to where we are. (My husband is in the military and we're stationed in the middle of the desert, an hour away from civilization). It was a tax return "splurge" but I know it will be worth it.

metucker · March 2012

Thanks for the responses!

MrandMrsHull · March 2012

$400

She I actually a CMW that does home births but we hired her to be our doula when at home and while at the hospital. Her fee includes two prenantal visits and one postpartum and during labor at home she monitors baby with a Doppler and will check my progress so that I dont head in at 2cm and get sent back home.

DH wanted a doula more than me actually. We are planning to go natural and I think he was nervous about being my coach and not knowing what to do.

Johlise · March 2012

We are paying $600 for our doula

sully07 · March 2012

We're in Philly and paying $800 for a dona certified and very experienced doula. The most experienced doulas are around $1200 or so. I did see some students for around $300, from what I remember.

mrslisawright · March 2012

$550. Check with doula services since doulas in the process of certification new to attend births nd usually do it for free!

shunt1983 · March 2012

350 but this second baby first baby is 425.

PeanutButterGirl · March 2012

We're in NYC and paying $800. She is a friend of a friend, and would normally do a sliding scale from $800-$1100 for private clients (bc she gets $1100 through the company she works for). That includes 2 prenatal visits, birth, 2 post natal visits and unlimited support before... I would def get a doula if you want to go completely natural, esp the first time!

mickey84 · March 2012

We paid $500 CDN and she let me pay it in two portions which was kinda nice. Hard to put a price tag on it though, she was SOoooo, soooo worth it! That included a few prenatal visits, and as many postnatal visits that were required to get breastfeeding down pat, which was awesome! Often they are trained lactation consultants as well, and thats great b/c breastfeeding is obviously the best for you and your babe and its cheaper too!

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