Find Birth Doula Jobs in Battle Creek, MI

I would like to become a doula and I'm looking for information on the demand of doulas in this area. If you have suggestions for a place to become a doula. Ive been researching online, but was hoping to touch base with someone who would be willing to share some knowledge and experiences

I’d like a water birth at a safe facility please. And I’d like to spend a bit less vs. a hospital. I want to be seen and heard.

I am currently looking for a birth doula to help support my husband and I while birthing our first child. Due to a previous back injury I am not a good candidate for an epidural and so am looking for someone to support me in an unmedicated birth. My nursing care team has been excellent at providing me multiple options and I am looking for someone who can support me in successfully delivering using natural methods. I am also looking for someone who can also support husband as well as he is amazing and wants to know confidently when best to offer certain help. Our budget is fairly flexible as having a doula is extremely important to our family. Currently we are planning to birth at Beacon in Kalamazoo so if you are able to be at that hospital that would be ideal.

I plan to give birth at Bronson hospital I plan only to use what is covered by tricare insurance Birth plan is to be natural however go to pain management if needed but not wanting an epidural No traction for birthing placenta No episiotomy Want to have access to shower/tub for pain Calm environment

I would like to give birth in a hospital or find an adequate birthing center. I would like a provider that is either black or has extensive experience working with pregnant black women. I hope to use my insurance to cover most of the expenses. But I am willing to pay some out of pocket expenses. I am newly pregnant so I do not have a birth plan. That is something I would like help figuring out with a provider.

We plan to give birth at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. Unsure about budget. Unsure about birth plan. We are so new to this.

henry ford hospital jackson michigan, im looking for someone to make sure the doctors respect my birth plan & help me feel more comfortable giving birth! looking for someone who accepts medicaid.

I’m giving birth at Sparrow Hospital and I’m looking for a doula who accepts McLaren Medicaid. Since this is my first child, I don’t have a set birth plan yet. I need someone present at birth and for postpartum care, and perhaps some night care with light household duties. I looking for someone is has been actively consistency in this business with over two years of experience.

I want to birth my baby at home. I live in Grand Rapids but came to Lansing for a few months. I’m unaware how this process begins or where to start.

This is my first birth and we are giving birth away from home (our families are in Chicago) so I’m looking for extra support and guidance. We will be giving birth at Sparrow hospital. My goals are to avoid C-section (if possible), avoid any invasive tools or unnecessary procedures and avoid epidural (if possible). I’m open to someone with less experience and I am unsure on a budget at this time.

We are currently exploring doula services for the birth of our first child and are looking for a supportive, knowledgeable provider who aligns with our values and needs. We are planning a hospital birth in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area. Our estimated due date is around [insert due date], and we would like support during labor, delivery, and potentially postpartum. Our budget is flexible depending on services offered, but we are ideally looking in the range of $800–$2,000 for birth doula services. We are open to discussing packages and payment plans if available. Our birth plan is to have a calm, supportive, and informed experience. While we are open to medical interventions if necessary, we would prefer a low-intervention birth if possible. Emotional support, guidance with pain management techniques, and advocacy during labor are very important to us. We are especially interested in someone who can help us feel confident and prepared, as this is our first pregnancy following IVF. For the provider, we are looking for someone who: Is a certified doula (DONA, CAPPA, or equivalent preferred) Has at least 2–3 years of experience or has attended multiple births Is comfortable supporting first-time parents Has strong communication skills and a calming presence Bonus if you have experience with IVF pregnancies or high-emotion journeys Bonus if you speak an additional language (not required, but appreciated) Regarding care details: This will be a newborn (first child) No known special medical needs at this time We are interested in guidance on feeding (open to breastfeeding support, but flexible) We may also be interested in additional support, such as: Light postpartum support Newborn care education Basic guidance on sleep routines Light household help (e.g., simple meal prep or tidying), depending on availability Our insurance provider is [insert provider + plan], though we understand doula services may not always be covered. We are open to any documentation needed for reimbursement if applicable. Overall, we are looking for someone who feels like a good personal fit—supportive, knowledgeable, and able to guide us through this experience with confidence and care.

I plan to birth at Cameron hospital. I am hoping to attempt a vbac after having my first baby in June last year. I’d love to attempt to go unmediated again for this delivery, as it was my original goal with my first. I’m looking for someone that can really help me and my husband know what to do to help labor along and provide us with support as our first labor experience wasn’t great. We’ve never had a doula before but I’d say our budget is around $800-$1,000.