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Found 16 Pros in Frederick, MD, USA | Birth doula support
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Tatiana Walker

Hyattsville, MD

1 reviews • 1 families supported • 1 years experience

1 reviews • 1 families supported • 1 years experience

I am a newly trained Doula looking to join you on your journey

Care philosophy

My goal is to not only empower but support and educate expecting parent(s)/partners/and families through pregnancy and labor so that they may have a safe and empowering birth experience.

Areas served

  • Prince georges county, MD
  • Montgomery County,MD
  • Washington metropolitan area

Reviews

  • Katie
    August 23, 2023 at 12:38 am | Client review

    Tatiana instilled the confidence in me that I was lacking in our first meeting and I am so goad she was there to help me realize how strong I was!

$ flexible
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Chanel Foote

MD

3 reviews • 2 families supported • 1 years experience

3 reviews • 2 families supported • 1 years experience

I became a birth worker after the birth of my first child. I had a doula myself and I went into labor so confident and prepared. I was able to advocate for my own wants and needs and even thought things didn’t go according to my birth plan - my experience was very powerful and beautiful.

Care philosophy

I believe you deserve to be educated and informed about ALL your birthing options and rights and I will empower you to take full advantage of that regardless of the pressures and philosophies of those around you!

Areas served

  • Owings Mills
  • Pikesville
  • Gwynn Oak
  • Columbia
  • Towson

Reviews

  • Tren
    June 19, 2023 at 1:16 am | Peer review

    I had the pleasure of working with Chanel and I can say with confidence that she is an amazing professional in her field. Chanel is compassionate, knowledgeable, and supportive towards her clients. She is dedicated to providing a comfortable and safe experience for both the mother and the baby during the entire birthing process.

    Chanel’s approach to her work is holistic, and she understands that every pregnancy and birth is unique. She is always available to answer questions, provide resources, and offer emotional support to her clients. Her presence during the birth was calming, reassuring, and truly invaluable.

    Overall, I highly recommend Chanel as a doula. Her passion for her work, combined with her professionalism and expertise, make her an asset to any birthing team.

$ flexible
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Ashley Janey

Catonsville, MD

3 reviews • 46 families supported • 3 years experience

3 reviews • 46 families supported • 3 years experience

From the moment you are in my care, I welcome open communication, including weekly or bi-weekly health/mental/emotional support check-ins via email, text, call, or video. We will go over any medical information pertinent to your pregnancy and birth, and also talk about your physical health. I want my moms to be strong, healthy, and confident as they began transitioning into parenthood. There is an option of one 2 hour, or two 1 hour prenatal appointments. These appointments are for Q &A, birth planning/nursery walk-through, and birth rehearsal demonstrating optimum birthing positions for pain management. I ask to be notified when you believe true labor has begun. Please notify me when going to the hospital for birth. I am with my families from the moment they either call me to their side, until an hour after delivery. I stay after delivery to ensure both mother and baby are healthy. Our time together concludes with a postpartum follow-up 10 days after the birth, virtually or in-person. Even when our time has ended, I always welcome communication of any kind, be it a parental question, emotional guidance, or a picture update!

Care philosophy

My life is centered on my longing to help others. I believe being trusted with the care of a family, a mother, and baby is a gift. As a Birth Doula, I will support your inherent wisdom to give birth. I will support you in a way that allows and encourages you to achieve your goals and desires for your birth. My goal is to create a space of peace and confidence when it's time to meet your baby.

Areas served

  • Laurel, MD
  • Washington, DC
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • Annapolis, MD
  • Greenbelt, MD
  • Rockville, MD
  • Severna Park, MD
  • Bowie, MD
  • Baltimore, MD
  • Timonium, MD
  • Towson, MD
  • Upper Marlboro, MD

Reviews

  • Ashenia
    March 18, 2023 at 2:40 pm | Peer review

    Ashley is a very professional, nurturing and has a wealth of knowledge that includes but isn’t limited to labor, birth, postpartum, and nutrition. Her clients are her priority. She shows how much she cares through her attentiveness to her clients. She really listens so that she can present all options available. She truly cares about Moms having the best birthing experience possible. Anyone would be lucky to have her as apart of their birthing journey!

$ flexible
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Alyce Crockett

Takoma Park, MD

3 reviews • 50 families supported • 4 years experience

3 reviews • 50 families supported • 4 years experience

Hello families ! My name is Alyce and I am 23 years old I have been in child care industry for 9 years now. I have my CDA license, and pediatric CPR and First Aid, I am a certified birth and postpartum doula. I am childbirth educator, and certified breastfeeding counselor. I have had 3 long term nannies families in the past, which ended because I started my doula journey. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out !

Care philosophy

My Philosophy for both birth and postpartum is that it’s designed to be a very safe, natural, and peaceful process that you and your body are made to experience. Since I offer postpartum care, I will support you mentally, emotionally, and physically not only during postpartum, but pregnancy, and labor as well.

Areas served

  • Takcoma

Reviews

  • Amanda
    May 20, 2023 at 2:55 am | Client review

    Amari is our angel still is, I had Irish twins first 12-04-2021 and second 09-03-22. Amari was our doula both times and undoubtedly was the best part about my labor experience since I had a blood transfusion with both experiences and they’re both traumatic. If it wasn’t for amari I wouldn’t have survived. I am so grateful for Amari her services beyond labor when I needed the transfusion she stayed well over 6 extra hours making sure my partner and I were comfortable, ate and latched our babies both times. In any event of an unexpected outcome I would call and have Amari every time.

$ flexible
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Elisha Wilson

Glenn Dale, MD

3 reviews • 100 families supported • 10 years experience

3 reviews • 100 families supported • 10 years experience

Here at Divine Doula I provide the expectant parent(s) the support needed from the moment of conception until after birth. I am a Certified Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Breastfeeding Counselor w/Advanced Lactation, Perinatal Nutrition Educator and Childbirth Educator.

Care philosophy

Assisting families in having the best birthing experience possible based on what you desire. Also helping families during the postpartum period, with breastfeeding and nutrition. A divine birth with a divine doula.

Areas served

  • Prince George's County, MD and Virtual
  • DMV area
  • Montgomery county, Md
  • Anne arundel county, Md
  • Howard county, md

Reviews

  • Kyara
    March 18, 2021 at 9:34 am | Client review

    Elisha is very patient and hands on with you. She makes sure you are comfortable and has your best interest in mind.

$ flexible
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Elisha Wilson

Bowie, MD

1 reviews • 100 families supported • 9 years experience

1 reviews • 100 families supported • 9 years experience

I am committed to providing exceptional birth doula support that empowers and uplifts expectant parents as they embark on their unique birthing journeys. My practice is built on a foundation of compassion, expertise, and a deep understanding of the profound transformation that childbirth brings. At Divine Doula, I believe that every birthing experience is sacred, and my mission is to ensure that each family feels nurtured, informed, and empowered throughout the process.

Care philosophy

At the heart of my care philosophy is a deep commitment to empowering birthing individuals and their partners to have a positive, informed, and transformative birthing experience. I believe that every person deserves to feel respected, supported, and heard during this pivotal moment in their lives.

Areas served

  • PG County
  • Northern Va
  • DC
  • DMV
  • Baltimore
  • Anne Arundel County
  • Howard County
  • Montgomery County
  • Charles County

Reviews

  • Erika
    September 10, 2023 at 3:26 am | Client review

    Awesome! Caring! Knowledgeable! She knows her stuff and that’s very important to us! She is down to earth and makes you feel confident and comfortable. I would definitely recommend her!

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Gina Cantatore

MD

3 reviews • 250 families supported • 11 years experience

3 reviews • 250 families supported • 11 years experience

I have served as a birth doula and licensed massage therapist for over 11 years, 250+ families, and I’ve loved every minute of it. (Testimonials can be viewed on my DoulaMatch profile!) My service starts from the moment of hiring. Everything is tailored to you specifically. My greatest wish is for you and your partner to feel safe and supported, no matter what decision you choose is right for you. We work together during your pregnancy to find out what your wishes are, how to work through changes, and how to navigate conversations with your birth team, for maximum emotional support. Your transition into parenthood can be both joyous and difficult, and hopefully we will access our senses of humor as we walk through that door together. No one can guarantee what your pregnancy journey is going to look like, but I can promise you will have someone by your side.

Care philosophy

Every person transitioning into their next phase of life deserves support, free of judgement and bias, with as much information given to them as they desire. A doula offers comfort, options, and information, as well as someone who knows the ropes and will walk with you every step of the way.

Areas served

  • Services within 60 miles of Bethesda MD

Reviews

  • Mara
    May 20, 2023 at 3:01 am | Client review

    We can’t speak highly enough about our experience working with Gina. During my pregnancy, Gina was responsive and reassuring. In a massage session toward the end of my pregnancy, Gina was so knowledgeable about the different systems of the body and was able to relieve a lot of discomfort that I was feeling. In our preparation calls, Gina taught me and my husband many different strategies and coping techniques that helped immensely during actual labor. Throughout labor and delivery I was looking to Gina for support, guidance, and comfort, all of which she provided endlessly. I was able to achieve my own personal goal of having an unmedicated birth, and I had such a positive birth experience, due mostly to Gina’s involvement. Gina is strong, kind, empathetic, and knows about the body deeply. Her passion for helping families is so evident, and I can’t imagine having to do it without her. She helped us get to breastfeeding successfully in the first hour after birth, and continued to check in with us and care for us during the postpartum time. Gina was incredible to have on our team from the day we started working with her, and even now, continues to be present in our life as one of our biggest supporters. We love Gina!!!

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Camille Christmas

Baltimore, MD

3 reviews • 12 families supported • 2 years experience

3 reviews • 12 families supported • 2 years experience

Our mission is to meet birthing people where they are by providing accessible support and a safe space to obtain knowledge, gain advocacy skills, and build confidence to have an empowered birthing experience. We are especially passionate about reducing racial disparities for Black first-time parents.

Care philosophy

We envision a world where birthing people receive care from diverse, trauma-informed, and actively anti-racist providers. We believe every family should have access to evidence-based care and should be able to give birth free of fear and coercion however and wherever they want to.

Areas served

  • Washington DC
  • Maryland
  • Virginia

Reviews

  • Christopher
    May 25, 2023 at 2:12 pm | Peer review

    Camille is a great resource to her clients and provides a space to empower both the birthing person as well as any support people to feel confident throughout the pregnancy and birth stages. Along with empowering her clients, Camille is also very knowledgable about so many aspects of birth to provide amazing support.

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Jane Tierney-Beed

Greenbelt, MD

0 reviews • 7 families supported • 1 years experience

0 reviews • 7 families supported • 1 years experience

Hello! My name is Jane, and I am a birth and postpartum doula. I began my journey into birth work because I saw the need for respectful, encompassing, personalized parental support through pregnancy and postpartum. Becoming a parent or adding new life to your family is one of the most significant life transitions there is, but it isn't always easy or straightforward. I strive to facilitate a world in which you and your family feel uplifted by a village of support, not just for your new baby but for yourself too! My goal as your doula is for you to feel empowered in who you are, have the resources you need to make informed decisions for yourself, and to feel that your needs have been met with dignity and care. I want you to know that you can be your whole self with me; I welcome all the emotions that come with this transformational time. I've got your back! On a personal note, I have type one diabetes. I know that pregnancy with type one brings unique challenges and that navigating birth and postpartum with a chronic illness can bring worry and uncertainty. Whether you live with a chronic illness or not, I want you to know that you have a choice in how you give birth. Having a chronic illness or disability does not mean you must give up your agency or that your desires aren't necessary! I will work with you to ensure you have the information and confidence to advocate for yourself so that you are honored as the leader of your birth and the expert on your body! I offer prenatal, birth, and postpartum support to families of all configurations.

Care philosophy

I believe in the balance between evidence-based information and respect for your own intuition. I help ensure you have the resources and confidence to make informed, empowered decisions for yourself. You deserve to be honored as the leader of your birth experience - no matter what other conditions you may have. You know your body best! I am here to uplift you in feeling loved and cared for completely.

Areas served

  • Anne Arundel County
  • Prince George's County
  • Howard County
  • Montgomery County
  • Baltimore County
  • Washington D.C.
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Molly Doran

Baltimore, MD

3 reviews • 5 families supported • 1 years experience

3 reviews • 5 families supported • 1 years experience

While pregnant with my first son I was overwhelmed by the changes in my body and my mind. It wasn't until I talked to other moms who had gone through pregnancy before that I was able to fully enjoy my pregnancy. I then loved being that person for others. In 2022 I decided to formalize this role by seeking my Doula Certification. My practice includes: Pregnancy Support: Pregnancy support offers ongoing support for any question that may arise, as well as help making a baby registry and getting your home ready for your baby. Birth Preparation: Using The Motherhood's birth preferences planning tool, you will walk through what to expect during labor and every potential twist and turn along the way. From this, you will receive your own birth preferences document you can share with your doctors and birth team. Birth Support: Both in-person and virtual labor and birth support available.

Care philosophy

I believe pregnancy and birth can be transformative, but we aren't meant to go through it alone. New mothers should be supported, cared for and loved by a community of others who have gone through this journey before them.

Areas served

  • Baltimore Metro Area

Reviews

  • Alex
    February 13, 2023 at 11:29 am | Client review

    My wife and I were lucky enough to work with Molly throughout our first pregnancy! During our journey, Molly helped me think through my birth preferences and helped my wife and I talk through what support could look like during labor. She supported us in thinking through what we needed to prepare for baby, thinking through different decision points that might arise during labor and processing what supports might look like for us postpartum as well. Molly was able to attend our birth, providing consultation over the phone that night, and in-person at the hospital. She brought our birth preferences document and helped advocate for me when I was too tired to ask hospital staff the questions that I had identified beforehand. She also provided support by suggesting different comfort measures and encouraged my wife to physically support me as well. Molly was so comforting, encouraging and adaptable throughout our entire journey together!

$ flexible
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Keshara Cochrane

Baltimore, MD

0 reviews • 4 families supported • 1 years experience

0 reviews • 4 families supported • 1 years experience

My name is Keshara and I am a birth worker from Baltimore, MD. Returning Home was established in 2022 in response to my spiritual calling to serve my community as a birth worker and support people on their journey of bringing life into this physical world. I have been a licensed Registered Nurse since 2020 with experience working in Labor & Delivery. Witnessing the medicalization of birth fueled my passion to support families as a doula. I no longer felt aligned with working as a nurse in the hospital setting so I made the decision to transition out of that work. I currently provide services as a Full Spectrum Doula to families in the Baltimore/DC area and beyond.

Care philosophy

Returning Home is a sacred community not only for parents and other birth workers, but for anyone who desires to learn more about how to support people through pregnancy, birth, loss, and parenting. I am here to assist others with reconnecting and relearning the sacredness and natural process of birth.

Areas served

  • Baltimore city and surrounding counties
$ flexible
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Eliza Williams

MD

9 reviews • 20 families supported • 1 years experience

9 reviews • 20 families supported • 1 years experience

I started the delicate doula, which carries the mission to serve the ever-growing community of birthing persons by providing physical, mental and emotional support - as well as education and advocacy in order for new parents to feel confident, prepared and excited to embark on the journey of parenthood!

Care philosophy

To make a sincere connection with my client to understand where they are in their specific journey, where they feel confident and where they need assistance - and how I am able to best support them in order for their best desired outcome. I will become my clients’ personal resource and advocate for their mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health.

Areas served

  • DMV
  • Maryland, Northern, VA & Washington D.C.

Reviews

  • Tangy
    September 29, 2023 at 5:57 pm | Client review

    Eliza supported my husband and I through the birth of our first child! It was a delight to work with her from prenatal meetings to postpartum. She struck a key balance for us because she provided professional guidance while also making sure to ask us follow up questions and clarify all our intentions for the birth. We also really appreciated her consistency! She responded to all questions and requests in a timely manner.
    Eliza guided us through a tricky labor in which my waters broke but my contractions didn’t start. She kept me moving through a long battle with pitocin contractions and did an excellent job equipping my husband to be very present and confident throughout the labor. It means so much to me that in times of doubt, she reminded me of my intentions. I’ve enjoyed reflecting on my birth experience with her over the past week, celebrating the beauty of it and laughing at the unexpected moments! I pray that one day everyone would get the kind of care we received with Eliza.

$ flexible
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Allison Stewart

MD

2 reviews • 30 families supported • 3 years experience

2 reviews • 30 families supported • 3 years experience

I love supporting families and have done so for over 20 years. As a preschool teacher, I had the pleasure and privilege of working with families and being a part of their village. After becoming a parent myself, I wanted to support them in a new way. I decided to become a doula, which enables me to support families during one of the most exciting and life changing moments of their lives. I believe in customized care, answering questions and concerns with honest, evidence based information. My goal is to assist my clients so they can make the best decisions for their growing family and have a positive birth experience. As a new baby comes into the world, the entire family goes through a change and postpartum support can be helpful during such an exciting time. I offer both in person (in MD & DC) and virtual services, as well as monthly events and workshops designed to help support parents through pregnancy, labor, and their postpartum journeys. I even have a community for parents and their families designed to help them thrive! Find out more at letsdoulathisllc.com.

Care philosophy

I see pregnancy, birth, and the growth of a family as one of the most exciting and sacred times in our lives. As a Doula, I am privileged to assist and empower families during these life-changing experiences while helping to make them as positive and healthy as possible. I am proud and honored to offer support families virtually and in person in the Maryland and DC metro areas.

Areas served

  • Maryland
  • DC
  • Virtual support

Reviews

  • Sahira
    October 10, 2022 at 11:01 am | Client review

    Allison was helpful and a calming presence. She seeks to understand your needs and worries. A great advocate. She is a good communicator and very responsive through text.

$ flexible
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Sakeenah Nasser

MD

0 reviews • 1 families supported • 1 years experience

0 reviews • 1 families supported • 1 years experience

As a newly trained doula, I will be offering my services for a low price in order to qualify for my certification. We will discuss prices during our consultation! My services include a free consultation/interview, 2 prenatal visits each lasting 1-2 hours, available 24/7 for emotional support via text/call throughout pregnancy, assistance with creating a birth plan, physical, emotional, and informational support throughout labor and birth, 2 hour immediate postpartum care and basic breastfeeding support.

Care philosophy

Proudly serving the Montgomery County area birthing people with evidence-based information and equality-driven support. I want to help you feel confident in your birth, and I will help you advocate for what you need. As your doula I back every decision you make and I will be there for you every step of the way.

Areas served

  • Gaithersburg
  • Rockville
  • Silver Spring
  • Contact me to discuss further!
$ flexible
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Heather Whitten

Ellicott City, MD

4 reviews • 20 families supported • 3 years experience

4 reviews • 20 families supported • 3 years experience

I come into full spectrum doula work after a decade of growing my own family through infertility, fostering, adoption, and IVF and documenting our life and births along the way. Showing the power, truth, and beauty of these moments through photography is truly the cornerstone of my work. Being able to facilitate a space that feels safe enough to explore all of your options and decide what's best for you and your family is something I'm very proud to be able to provide to clients from a variety of backgrounds without judgement. Education, connections to other professionals in the industry, and comforting touch are all things my care include.

Care philosophy

As a photographer and Full Spectrum Doula I document and support pregnant people no matter the outcome of their pregnancy, be it a chosen outcome or not. I work hard to build strong, meaningful connections with my clients so that they trust me in their most vulnerable moments.

Areas served

  • greater DMV area

Reviews

  • Zoe
    February 12, 2021 at 4:30 pm | Client review

    Heather was great to work with. As a first time Mom anxious about breastfeeding, she suggested a couple of wonderful resources for me that made a huge difference. She was such a champ during my 26-hour labor, providing hours and hours of counter-pressure relief during low-back contractions. She also had all the “things” to try to help, like a TENS machine, which did help for me. I felt really comfortable given Heather’s experience and knowledge and would recommend her, hands down. We’ve gone on to use her for babysitting as our daughter is growing up and she absolutely adores Heather!

$ flexible
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Antwanette London

MD

3 reviews • 40 families supported • 10 years experience

3 reviews • 40 families supported • 10 years experience

As a doula, I offer non medical support to mom and partner during pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, birth and post partum. My goal is to provide comfort measures during labor and birth, allowing the experience to be non-traumatic and more comfortable for families. Helping you to understand the medical terms and procedures by expressing your right to know questions to your provider.

Care philosophy

A Christian doula offering non-judgmental services through emotional and physical support. My passion is to educate mom and families on how to advocate for themselves by providing evidence based resources. As a doula, my goal is to help keep mom and baby in a safe space by empowering the family with the necessary skills.

Areas served

  • PG county, Montgomery Co, Howard Co
  • Anne Arundel Co
  • Washington, DC
  • Virtual Platforms

Reviews

  • Latasha
    January 8, 2021 at 6:31 am | Client review

    Antwanette is absolutely amazing! We were so blessed and fortunate to have her a part of our birth experience. I felt like a “new mom” as our pregnancy was totally unexpected and our oldest daughter was 13. Her patience, professionalism, support, guidance, and knowledgeable advice made us feel content and at peace throughout the pregnancy. She was always flexible/available to answer questions and promptly meet our needs without hesitation! The calming spirit she exudes made our experience both genuine and trustworthy. When we found out we were expecting, I was filled with stress, anxiety, and the fear of starting all over 13 years later. In addition to this, I was labeled by my doctor as “high risk” due to my age. Interacting and conversing with her daily quickly decreased my stress and anxiety level. My doctor talked very fast and wanted to conduct several blood test that I was unsure and quite confused about. She sat me down and informed me about all the new blood tests while also explaining all the specifics of each test as well as my rights and options as a mother. There was nothing that I felt uncomfortable asking her. She goes above and beyond to put your mind at ease so you can focus on carrying and birthing a healthy baby. We could not imagine our birth experience without her support. I would highly recommend her to all expecting mothers. She will definitely enhance both your prenatal/postnatal birth experience.

Doula Services: FAQs

A doula is a professional that provides emotional, physical and educational support to new parents before, during, and after childbirth and into the early postpartum period. Doulas are companions who strive to give families a safe, positive, and healthy labor experience. They provide parents with evidence-based information and education on childbirth and are someone who the parent can turn to with questions and concerns about having a baby. Doulas also take an active role in collaborating with the parent to create a birth plan.

A certified birth doula offers advice and techniques to help reduce the stress that the parent often experiences during childbirth and provides you with education about different aspects of delivery and labor and what comes after.

There are two ways you can hire a doula through Meela in Frederick, MD.  

You can browse through the available doulas in Frederick, MD and send the doulas you are interested in a message, introducing yourself and setting up an interview. We recommend interviewing at least three before hiring your top doula.

You can also hire a doula in Frederick, MD in three easy steps:

  1. Post a job for free: answer some questions and receive responses from top-rated doulas in Frederick, MD. It takes less than 30 seconds to post your job.
  1. Get your list of Frederick, MD doulas: in a few hours, you will have a collection of doulas near you who are qualified to meet your needs. You can compare pricing, experience and read reviews. You can chat with each doula to learn more about them.
  1. Hire a doula with confidence: schedule virtual or in-person interviews with your top doula choices. Hire your top doula and start getting the care you deserve.

While the cost of a doula can vary based on experience and the services offered, you can expect the average cost of a doula in Frederick, MD to be $972, which is the average cost of a doula in the state of Maryland. The cost of a doula in Frederick, MD can range from $771 to $1,173. These costs are based on a representative group of 107 doulas surveyed by Meela across the state of Maryland. The average cost of a doula in Maryland is about the same as the U.S. national average cost of a doula, which is $971.

When hiring a birth doula in Frederick, MD, you and your doula will discuss and agree upon a fee structure, and your doula will send you itemized invoices through Meela, which you can pay securely through the app.

Some insurance companies will cover all or part of the cost of hiring a doula. Contact your insurance company to find out if they offer any coverage for hiring a doula; not all insurance companies do.

You can hire two types of doulas in Frederick, MD: a birth doula and a postpartum doula. The birth doula is during your pregnancy and through the birth of your child. They provide you with emotional, physical and educational support during your pregnancy, your labor and delivery and for the first few hours after your child is born.

A postpartum doula will support you for the first few weeks after the baby is born. They provide in-home assistance, including teaching you how to take care of your newborn, acting as lactation consultant, and can provide some night nanny services.

Yes, a birth doula can provide support during a Cesarean birth and delivery. Doulas are non-medical professionals and do not replace obstetricians, physicians, midwives or nurses. They are an additive member to the team and provide emotional, physical and informational support to the birthing parent, partner and family. It is up to you whether the certified doula can remain in the operating room during the procedure.

When you hire a doula in Frederick, MD, your services typically include several in-person prenatal sessions, 24/7 phone and text support, full attendance throughout your labor, and several hours of support immediately following your birth.

A doula in Frederick, MD can help you in any kind of birth. Certified doulas are able to assist parents in creating the ideal “birth environment” and help parents deliver their baby safely. A doula can provide support during the birth whether it occurs in a hospital, a home, or another birth center of some kind. Doulas are there to support you in your desired birth preferences, whether that is a preference for natural, non-medicated, assisted, C-section or anything else.

Certified doulas can also act as a liaison between you and hospital staff regarding your childbirth expectations and preferences. For example, if your preference is to have a non-medicated birth, a doula can help guide you through that process and create a personalized birth plan. A certified doula in Frederick, MD does not replace medical staff (such as your obstetrician and nurses).

When a surgical procedure is required, there are some situations in which a birth doula can also remain in the operating room, although this is not an expected obligation. A certified birth doula can also assist hospital staff to improve the overall birthing experience. A doula in Frederick, MD will typically stay with the parents for several hours after birth to help them with birth recovery.

Evidence suggests that a birth doula in Frederick, MD can help improve parent satisfaction with their baby’s birth and delivery. The involvement of a doula can also lead to shorter deliveries with less complications.

Recent studies show that parents who have a support person like a doula by their side throughout labor and childbirth are more likely to:

  1. Give birth without the need for pain medicine
  2. Describe their birth experience in a positive way
  3. Give birth without the need for medical intervention, such as C-sections or vacuum delivery
  4. Experience a shorter labor

You can hire a doula early in your pregnancy to allow you time to get to know each other and to begin planning for your later trimesters, labor, birth, and aftercare. It is ideal to hire a doula when you are around 20 weeks along, but you can start looking for one before that.

It is never too late to hire a doula in Frederick, MD; you have right up to your due date to find a doula near you and receive all the benefits of doula support.

While many people think that a doula and a midwife are the same thing, their educational background and job duties are different. Doulas are non-medical professionals who provide emotional, physical and educational support, while also offering actionable advice and guidance to new parents about how to nurture their baby.

A midwife is a certified nurse-midwife (CNM) or a certified midwife (CM). CNMs are medical professionals that are certified and licensed by the American College of Nurse-Midwives. CMs are also certified, but they do not have nursing backgrounds.

Doulas are not medical professionals; they focus on the emotional support for the parents and the family before, during, and after the birth of the baby. Their job is to provide information, advice, and support to the family not diagnose any medical conditions or provide medical advice.

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