Birth & Postpartum Doulas Near Me in Akron, OH

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Average rating from 109 reviews

78

Doula providers near Akron

60

Families requested a doula nearby in the last 90 days

15%

Accept insurance

From providers and requests on Bornbir. Updated November 2026.

Doula rates near Akron

Prices doulas list on Bornbir · November 2026

Packages

Flat rate · typical $450–$1,600

$1,000 median

Hourly rate

Per hour · typical $30–$40

$35/hr median

Based on 469 package prices from 187 doulas listed on Bornbir within 150 miles of Akron, OH.

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78 doulas near Akron, OH

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From 13 doulas who confirmed their availability in the last 30 days.

Victoria Buskey

Euclid, Ohio 3 years of experience

5.0 (2 reviews)

Victoria Buskey

Hi, I'm Victoria, also known as VicTheDoula, and I am the proud owner of The Crowned Nest Doula Company. As a dedicated doula, my mission is to support birthing individuals through their unique pregnancy journeys. Primarily, I offer remote doula services via text, calls, and Zoom meetings, ensuring that you have the guidance and support you need from the comfort of your own home. While I may occasionally offer in-person support on a case-by-case basis, my focus is on providing accessible care tailored to your needs. Though I do not have biological children, I am a loving mom of one and a foster/adoptive parent. My passion for becoming a doula stems from my experiences as a queer woman of color, where I have witnessed firsthand how the medical field can sometimes disadvantage women of color. With rising statistics highlighting these disparities, I felt compelled to advocate for those who may feel voiceless. I proudly support all couples and single parents, and my identity within the LGBTQIA+ community brings a unique perspective to my services. If you're seeking a remote doula who can be a steadfast rock during your time of need, provide valuable resources, and assist you and your partner in your journey to parenthood, I am here for you. Let's embark on this beautiful journey together!

Price
Packages from $600
Recent review

Victoria was my doula for my pregnancy. As my sister I wouldn’t have trusted anyone else besides her to be there with me. Remotely and in person she was an amazing resource. When having complications while laboring doctors were ignoring my concerns. Vic quickly stepped in and had doctors realize something was wrong. Due to her diligence we realized my baby had already passed his meconium and an extra team needed to be present at his birth. I ended up having a c section of 25 hrs of laboring but Vic was right there cheering me on. Her being there for the birth of her nephew was pure magical. Best doula ever.

- Makenzie F.

Dorothy Bauman, CPM

Shreve, Ohio 8 years of experience

5.0 (8 reviews)

Dorothy Bauman, CPM

Hi, I’m Dorothy from Shreve, OH. I am privileged to support mothers looking to have a natural birth at home. I am a NARM Certified Professional Midwife who is a follower of Jesus, with both home and international clinical experience. The miracle of birth always brings me back to the greatness of our God and the heroism of motherhood. Learn more and find my bio on the website. Check out my website! https://www.bloomingrosebirth.net/#

Price
Packages from $3,600
Taking new clients Due Apr – Aug 2027
Recent review

"I'm 40 years old and just had our 6th child after a 6 year gap from our youngest. I have given birth in 3 different settings - birth center, hospital and homebirth. I had 2 different midwives before Dorothy due to early retirement for both and they were good, but Dorothy was my favorite for numerous reasons. Dorothy is what I would consider a "gold standard" midwife. Her professionalism, thorough training and diverse experience nationally and internationally stand out. What I appreciated most were the numerous services and products she provided right out of her "mobile office" (AKA vehicle): ultrasound, blood work, and natural supplements to name a few. Not every midwife does this which is why I was very impressed with Dorothy. She has a humble yet confident competence in the knowledge and wisdom she no doubt learned through her training and various experiences, including a peaceful calm demeanor, which I credit to her faith. Great qualities to have in a midwife! She invests her whole self into her vocation and truly exemplifies her passion and artistry for midwifery. She took the time to answer my questions and concerns, educate me on nutrition and other means to have a healthy pregnancy, and even considered my previous pregnancies/births in order to make the right decisions with this most current baby. I'm happy to share that I got the waterbirth that I wanted and Dorothy helped make it happen. Without reserve I whole heartedly recommend Dorothy!"

- C. H.

Cari Walters

Milan, Ohio 6 years of experience

5.0 (2 reviews)

Cari Walters

Thank you for taking a minute to learn more about me! My name is Cari Walters. After an eight year battle with infertility, including a full year of testing, medications, and numerous hospital visits, I started my own mom Journey. My husband was deployed to Iraq for the birth of our first child. I would have been all alone if it wasn’t for the close-knit military wives (and occasionally my mom who lived out of state) that encircled me during this precious time. If it wasn’t for these women loving on me and advising me before, during, and after my birth, I know it would not have been such a positive experience. I knew at once that I wanted to support and love other moms in the same manner. I started out supporting new moms by being a part of a group called MOPS. My husband returned from war and shortly after we were blessed with a second baby without all the fertility trials. I continued working with moms through the MOPS organization as we moved across the country to Colorado. It was there that I met a beautiful friend and fellow MOPS mentor who introduced me to being a doula. In 2020, after taking the 200hr course with 75hrs of clinical work I began my journey as a full spectrum doula. I absolutely love birth and postpartum work but quickly learned that I really shined on the postpartum side of birth work. I concentrated on obtaining my Newborn Care Specialist certification and Sleep Guide Certification to improve and round out my skills as a postpartum doula.

Price
$30/hr
Recent review

Cari has been wonderful to work with. Highly recommend. She is very professional, supportive & knowledgeable. She always arrives on time, maybe even a little early. I appreciate that she always leaves a note recapping the night with how much the LO ate, diapers & any comments on sleep or suggestions. My animals also loved Cari and the extra late night pets!

- Megan L.

Doula rates near Akron

Doulas set their own prices on Bornbir. Birth support is usually sold as a flat package, while postpartum care at home is usually billed by the hour.

Packages

Flat rate
Near Akron
$1,000 $450–$1,600
Ohio
$1,000 $600–$1,500
United States
$1,100 $450–$1,800

Hourly rate

Per hour
Near Akron
$35/hr $30–$40
Ohio
$35/hr $30–$40
United States
$45/hr $35–$55

Based on 469 package prices from 187 doulas listed on Bornbir within 150 miles of Akron, OH. Typical range is the middle 50% of prices. Updated November 2026.

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