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I want to give birth in the hospital I’m pretty sure I wanna do a epidural

This is my first baby and I plan to give birth at a birth center. My insurance doesn't cover a doula so my budget would be $1500. I would like my provider to have experience with severe back pain. I can not lie on my back and transitional movements are extremely painful. I want to gain better understanding of birthing positions that will be right for me. I want to learn different pain management techniques and receive information on how my husband can help during the labor process. For lactation I would like to work with an IBCLC if possible. Postpartum I would like information on sleep training. I would like to meet in person with the doula at least twice before the birth and at least once after.

Hi! My wife and I are expecting our first baby, a daughter, with an estimated due date of September 21, 2026. We’re looking for part-time postpartum support near Mountain View / Palo Alto / Stanford starting around late September or early October. We are first-time parents and would love support with newborn care, postpartum routines, and general guidance as we adjust. We’re especially interested in someone calm, experienced, reliable, and comfortable helping new parents learn. We are ideally looking for support 2–3 times per week for the first 4 weeks, with some flexibility depending on availability and fit. We are open to either daytime support or overnight support, depending on the candidate’s experience and schedule. We’d love to connect with someone who has experience with: * Newborn care and soothing * Feeding support / bottle routines * Safe sleep practices * Helping first-time parents build confidence * Light baby-related household support, such as washing bottles, baby laundry, and organizing baby items * Overnight or daytime postpartum support Ideal candidate: * Lives near or regularly serves Mountain View / Palo Alto / Stanford * Has several years of postpartum doula, newborn care, nursing, lactation, or related experience * Comfortable working in English * Authorized to work in the U.S. * Has strong recent family references * Current infant CPR / First Aid certification preferred * Doula, newborn care, lactation, nursing, or related certifications preferred * TrustLine registered or willing to complete TrustLine * Comfortable following AAP-style safe sleep practices * Calm, kind, reliable, and supportive of first-time parents We would love to schedule a 20–30 minute intro call or video meeting to learn more about your approach, availability, rates, and whether it could be a good fit. Warm regards, Ethan

First-time mom planning a hospital birth at Pomona Valley Hospital and looking for a birth/postpartum doula with a practical, evidence-based approach. I would like support during pregnancy with education, preparing for labor, helping me understand my options, and creating a birth plan/preferences document. During labor, I’m looking for someone calm and supportive who can help me advocate for myself, ask questions, and help me process decisions without pressure unless medically necessary. Postpartum support is my biggest priority. I would like help with recovery, breastfeeding/pumping support, newborn guidance, emotional reassurance, and preparing to return to work as an elementary teacher. I am hoping to breastfeed/pump and would value someone knowledgeable about lactation and pumping for working moms. I am open to holistic approaches as long as they are grounded in research and evidence-based care. I am not looking for an anti-medical approach and am comfortable with hospital care and interventions when medically necessary. I would prefer someone experienced with first-time moms and familiar with Pomona Valley Hospital or the surrounding area (La Verne/Claremont/Upland/Pomona).

I plan to give birth at Eisenhower. At this point im looking to be educated on birth, the process, and building my birth plan. I would ideally want to have the midwife/doula at the hospital with me. I am unsure about the budget at this time but it would definetely need to be reasonable and I do have insurance covered under Cigna. I am an African American and hispanic woman and my biggest fear right now is to have my experiences be dismissed and having complications after birth. My requirements are that you have certification, at least 3+ years of experience and preferably a person of color but not necessary as long as you can understand the struggles/ systematic issues present and can support me with that if/when they come up.

I plan to give birth at Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. I have United Healthcare insurance and would like to have the lowest budget possible. I want an epidural due to not good with pain. I want a vaginal birth only. I would like my doula to be experienced at least 5 years. I would like my doula to help me with sleep training, lactation, nutrition, etc.

I am diabetic and considered high risk. I will be giving birth at a hospital but haven’t fully established a birth plan. I would like help with lactation, sleep training cooking. I have bluecross blue shield.

I would like them to have a certification, to be experienced, and to speak English. Age doesn't really matter. Preferably someone over 30/35. BlueShield PPO.

I wanted to give birth at a birthing center. I wanted to see what my insurance would cover. I wanted a midwife and doula and possible lactaction consultant. My insurance is Molina medical

I plan to give birth at a birth center in Ashland but live in yreka my self. I want to labor at home for as long as possible but am wanting a guide to be with me at home and at the birth center. I have no clue how much doulas typically cost. My birth plan is as natural as possible while baby and I remain safe and healthy. I want to be able to listen to my body and do what feels right and not feel confined to have to make certain decisions because it is “normal”. I would love for my doula to have a good amount of experience I would say minimum of 5 years and who speaks English.

Hello! I'm looking to give birth at Cedar Sinai. Regarding budget - I'm looking to find a doula who is covered by my insurance. I don't quite have a birth plan yet, hope that's okay! Requirements of provider - English speaking, at least 10 years of experience. I'm 36 years old, and due in August. Thank you!

I'm working with the Midwife Clinic at Marin Health and plan to give birth at Marin Health. I'm interested in what is covered with my insurance! I'm most interested in postpartum help (night especially but day would be great too.) I'm also interested in a doula for the birth, if it is partly/mostly covered. I have a 3 year old and live with my son, husband, and bernedoodle in San Francisco.

I will be giving birth at the Naval hospital in Camp Pendleton. Hoping to find someone who is covered under my insurance-Tricare prime. I am trying for an unmedicated birth, but am open to intervention if things aren’t proceeding as planned. Still in need of education for myself and partner for birth prep. I am a NICU nurse, but husband wants to be involved. I am used to the baby side of things, but not laboring!! Also would love lactation advice after.

I'm looking for night doula 3 days per week for my first 2 weeks, and 1 - 2 nights per week for the following 3-5 weeks. I'm also looking for day time doula 2 - 3 times a week for the first 2 weeks. I'd like the doula to have the doula certification, fully vaccinated, and a lactation certificate would be a plus.

I live in Mountain House and I am looking doula to help with normal deliver without intervention

I’d like a few visits prior to birth for planning and prep work, a doula to come with me to the hospital on the day of birth, and then 2 visits post partum for breastfeeding education. Ideally under $2k

I plan to give birth in the hospital, and have anthem blue cross blue shield members ID MUU309W26631

Birth plan, birth care, post care and lactation care hospital Hoag Newport

Hi! My husband and I are expecting our first child early August. We’re so excited for baby boy’s arrival! With that, we’d love to connect- are you available as a night time doula after baby boy arrives? If so, can you please share pricing? We do not have family nearby, and we’re first time parents trying to navigate our growing family, learning how to care for baby boy, and managing sleep! Thanks!

I would like support with getting my baby to latch and get my milk supply flowing in those crucial first two weeks of life. I also want advice on pumping vs exclusively breast feeding.