Top 10 Best Doulas
Our directory features professional doulas offering compassionate support throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum recovery. Providing emotional and physical assistance tailored to your needs, these experts are chosen based on experience and client feedback.
Natural Resources: Pregnancy + Parenting
Valencia Street, San Francisco, California- Pathways
- Child Passenger Safety Class
- Classes
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The Natural Resources All Families Foundation (“Natural Resources”) is a 501c3 that serves expecting and new families of all income levels through More Detail
Tourmaline Birth and Wellness Collective
Fanuel Street, San Diego, California- Healing the Whole Body
- Well Person Care
- Postpartum and Well Baby Care
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Specialties Welcome to Tourmaline Birth and Wellness Collective, your go-to destination in the heart of San Diego, CA, for holistic prenatal, postpar More Detail
UCSD Labor And Delivery
West Arbor Drive, San Diego, California- Gynecology
- Heart Care
- Primary Care
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When it comes to your health care, quality matters. So when U.S. News & World Report ranked UC San Diego Health as among the nation's best in 11 medic More Detail
Frequently Asked Questions
A doula is a trained birth support professional who provides emotional, physical, and informational support before, during, and after childbirth. Unlike a doctor or midwife, a doula does not perform medical procedures but instead focuses on comfort measures, pain relief techniques, and emotional guidance to help parents feel more confident and supported.
- A midwife is a medical professional who assists with labor, delivers babies, and handles medical care.
- A doula is a non-medical support person who provides comfort techniques, advocacy, and emotional support.
Many people hire both a midwife and a doula for comprehensive birth support.
Yes! Postpartum doulas assist new parents with breastfeeding, newborn care, emotional recovery, and adjusting to life with a baby. They provide overnight care, meal prep, and self-care guidance to help parents recover after birth.
Absolutely! Doulas support all types of births, including:
- Natural, unmedicated births
- Epidural-assisted labors
- Cesarean sections (offering emotional support during surgery and recovery)
Doulas charge between $800 and $2,500, depending on their experience and services. Some insurance plans offer partial reimbursement, and some hospitals provide free doula services.