Your birth matters. You deserve support.

A birth doula is a trained professional who provides continuous emotional, physical, and informational support to a birthing person before, during, and shortly after childbirth. Unlike medical providers, doulas do not perform clinical tasks—instead, they focus solely on you and your comfort, helping to create a safe, empowering birth experience tailored to your needs and preferences.

Doulas support all types of births, including hospital births, home births, and births at birthing centers. Whether you're planning an unmedicated birth, a medicated delivery, or a cesarean section, a birth doula is there to advocate for your voice and your vision.

Numerous studies have shown that having a birth doula on your team can lead to better outcomes for both the birthing person and the baby. Here are just a few of the benefits:

Shorter labors: Continuous support can help reduce the duration of labor.

Reduced interventions: Doulas are associated with lower rates of cesarean sections, epidurals, and the use of forceps or vacuum.

Improved birth satisfaction: Families report feeling more in control, supported, and informed during birth.

Emotional support: Doulas provide calming, compassionate presence to help ease anxiety and fear.

Partner support: Doulas also guide and reassure partners, helping them participate with confidence and clarity.

A doula doesn’t replace your partner or your provider—they work alongside them, creating a cohesive and nurturing birth team.

Why Choose a Birth Plus Doula?

When you hire a Birth Plus doula, you gain access to a network of experienced, trained professionals who are carefully vetted and supported. Here’s what sets our doulas apart:

Quality assurance: All doulas meet our high standards for training, experience, and compassionate care.

Backup support: In the rare event your doula is unavailable, we ensure a seamless transition to a trusted backup—no scrambling or uncertainty.

Client-doula matching: We take time to pair you with the right doula based on your personality, preferences, and birth plan.

Ongoing professional development: Our doulas participate in continuing education and stay up-to-date with best practices.

With Birth Plus, you gain peace of mind knowing you’re not alone. We’re here to support you every step of the way, with compassionate care tailored to your unique birth story.

Birth Plus doulas set their own fees based on their experience, training, and certification status. Birth Plus birth doulas start at $1,200.