Find a Doula Near Me in Cleveland, OH

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5.0

Average rating from 105 reviews

78

Doula providers near Cleveland

47

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 Cleveland

Prices doulas list on Bornbir · November 2026

Packages

Flat rate · typical $400–$1,600

$1,000 median

Hourly rate

Per hour · typical $30–$40

$35/hr median

Based on 509 package prices from 203 doulas listed on Bornbir within 150 miles of Cleveland, OH.

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78 doulas near Cleveland, OH

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From 10 doulas who confirmed their availability in the last 30 days.

Deserie Hurt

Cleveland, Ohio 21 years of experience

5.0 (8 reviews)

Deserie Hurt Popular: among the most-viewed doulas in Ohio, last 60 days

Responds within an hour Accepts insurance

Greetings, my name is Deserie Hurt I am a traveling doula. I am passionate about being a birthworker. I believe that educating and encouragement are fundamental in your birthing process regardless if this is your 1st birth or your 5th. I want every client to feel empowered and an active participant with their birthing process. I am based in the Cleveland area, however, I accept all Ohio Medicaid products and Tricare East. I accept private pay clients in the state of Ohio, throughout the United States, US Territories and Canada. Yes this birth doula travels!

Price
Packages from $900
Taking new clients Due Nov 2026 – Jan 2027, Mar – Sep 2027
Recent review

I honestly can’t thank Deserie enough for everything she did for me during labor and delivery. ❤️🥹 As a first-time mom, I was going through so many emotions. I was nervous, scared, overwhelmed, and unsure of what to expect, but having her by my side made such a huge difference. She was there to support me, encourage me, comfort me, and remind me that I was stronger than I thought. Labor is such a vulnerable and emotional experience, especially when you’re becoming a mom for the very first time. Having someone who genuinely cares about you, understands what you’re going through, and makes sure you feel supported is priceless. She made me feel less alone and gave me the reassurance I needed during some of my hardest moments. I will forever be grateful for the love, patience, kindness, and support she showed me while I brought my baby girl into this world. 💕🥹 Becoming a mother for the first time is a moment I will never forget, and having Deserie as part of my birth journey made it even more special. I truly don’t think I could ever fully put into words how much her support meant to me and my family.

- Marie-andrea B.

Imani Abdul-Zahir

Cleveland, Ohio 28 years of experience

5.0 (8 reviews)

Imani Abdul-Zahir

I am a labor support specialist—“doula”—who is with you during childbirth to help you stay calm and comfortable as you move through your birthing process, give you information about your care and help you achieve your goals. My Background, Education and Philosophy I am Imani Abdul-Zahir. I was born and raised in the inner city of Cleveland Ohio. I am a doula with 27 years of experience and was trained by Birthing Beautiful Communities (a 501c3 non-profit). My philosophy about birth is that it is a normal bodily function governed by biological and psychological mechanisms, and is not a medical condition. Many communities of color have historically been built and maintained around the concept of “it takes a village”. Caring for mother and baby throughout pregnancy and during childbirth is essential for successful societies. Those with knowledge, experience and expertise have an obligation to educate, support and assist. My core values are commitment, compassion, & knowledge. I have a strong commitment to serving the needs of pregnant people in our community through compassion and evidence-based practices. My priorities as a doula are four, to ensure, educate, reassure & elevate. 1. to ensure that my clients receive the best hands-on care, comfort, and assistance during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and recovery. 2. to educate my clients regarding pregnancy, labor, delivery & recovery as well as what they may expect from hospitals and medical staff. Also to provide connections and access to other beneficial resources. 3. to reassure clients that their birth is their own and they have what they need, within themselves, and at their disposal to secure a healthy, safe and positive birth experience. 4. to help elevate clients above their fears, insecurities & expectations using positive encouragement and emotional support. My goals are to help reduce the maternal and infant mortality rate, to help people to have the safest, healthiest birth possible, and to restore a sense of well being to those who are childbearing through careful postpartum care. The first step in getting you the support you deserve is to schedule an intake meeting. During the intake meeting, I will answer any questions you might have, learn about your family needs and how I can best support you.

Price
Packages from $2,500
Recent review

My experience with doula Imani was beyond wonderful, from the very beginning to the very end of my pregnancy she was kind, caring, understanding and patient throughtout. Considering the fact that this was frist pregnancy, she always made herself available and approahcable about any concerns I may have had regarding issues such as labor, breastfeeding, and the way my body was changing. Due to COVID-19 most of our meetings had to be done via zoom during which she always showed up on time and would discuss various things such as doctor's appointments, birthing plans, and even her own birthing experiences which made me feel less uncomfortable about certain issues. I was in labor for 3 days and from my house to the time we went to the hospital she was by my side making sure everything with me and the baby was alright. Overall, choosing Imani to be my doula was probably the best decision I could have made during my pregrancy and I would definitely chose her again!

- Muniyya Muhammad

Lisa Falkenstein

Lakewood, Ohio 18 years of experience

5.0 (2 reviews)

Lisa Falkenstein

Lisa graduated from Kent State University with a BA in Family Studies. After working in various social work positions and working with many families in various capacities, she has found her calling. Lisa’s love for families, motherhood, parenthood, and breastfeeding/chestfeeding led her career choice as a postpartum doula in Cleveland. Helping build families, establishing breastfeeding and empowering people is her passion, and as a result she completed her certification as a Certified Postpartum Doula, Certified Breastfeeding Educator, Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), Certified Newborn/Infant Massage Instructor, Newborn Care Specialist and Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant. She is also a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner through the AADP. Lisa also is the Director of Education for Summer’s Sleep Secrets. She coaches and mentors newborn care specialists and sleep consultants throughout the world. She believes that birth and parenthood are a sacred time in a family’s life. Every parent deserves to be cared for postpartum. Her goal for every family is to provide them with resources, education, empowerment, and confidence to work herself right out of a job! Lisa is a happily married mother of two young adults and has an amazing husband. They reside on the westside of Cleveland. After working for over 8 years part-time through mostly referrals and full-time since 2013, Lisa founded Nurtured Foundation Doula & Newborn Care Agency in 2014.

Price
Packages from $100 · $40/hr
Recent review

When I think of nurture, I think of Lisa. I was a scared, first time mom of twin girls. I had no female role model in my life. Then we met Lisa. She not only helped care for my girls, she cared for me and taught me so much on how to be a good mother to my girls, while also being good to myself. I owe so much to her for all her support and love.

- Diane A.

Doula rates near Cleveland

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 Cleveland
$1,000 $400–$1,600
Ohio
$1,000 $600–$1,500
United States
$1,111 $450–$1,800

Hourly rate

Per hour
Near Cleveland
$35/hr $30–$40
Ohio
$35/hr $30–$41
United States
$45/hr $35–$55

Based on 509 package prices from 203 doulas listed on Bornbir within 150 miles of Cleveland, OH. Typical range is the middle 50% of prices. Updated November 2026.

Recent doula reviews near Cleveland

5.0

105 reviews of 78 doulas

November 2026

I have used Alyssa for two of my births now. One at home and one in the hospital. I could not recommend Alyssa more. She was such a blessing to me and my family throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum and has grown to be a close friend. Alyssa is very knowledgeable and always willing to learn more if there is something she is unsure of. She supported me through a very crazy pregnancy and postpartum experience in a way I have never experienced with other midwives. Alyssa is always thorough and takes her job very seriously. She helped me to make informed decisions while in the hospital and have a peaceful enjoyable home birth with my other. I can’t imagine what my other births would have been like without the care and support Alyssa provided. If you’re looking for a doula, Alyssa is the best of them all!

— Maddie B., review of Alyssa Taylor

November 2026

I am so thankful my friend recommended Alyssa to me! She has gone above and beyond my expectations in every way. For my third baby, I had planned a home birth, but after being diagnosed with ICP in my third trimester, I had to transfer to a hospital birth. Alyssa was incredibly supportive and stayed by my side throughout the entire experience. I truly don’t know how I would have gotten through labor and delivery without her. She has also been such an incredible support to me during my postpartum season, and I am so excited to have her by my side again for my fourth baby! I cannot sing her praises enough. Alyssa has been such a blessing to me and my entire family. Whenever friends ask me who I recommend, she is always the person I wholeheartedly and enthusiastically recommend. If you are looking for a doula who genuinely cares for you and your family, I cannot recommend Alyssa highly enough!

— Elizabeth H., review of Alyssa Taylor

November 2026

"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., review of Dorothy Bauman, CPM

Hospitals for giving birth near Cleveland

The nearest hospitals to Cleveland, OH with the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation, within 20 miles. If you plan a hospital birth, ask the doulas you talk to which of these they have supported births at.

  • MetroHealth System

    Cleveland · 2.7 mi away

    CMS rating 3/5

  • Cleveland Clinic

    Cleveland · 3.8 mi away

    CMS rating 4/5

  • UH Cleveland Medical Center

    Cleveland · 4.6 mi away

    CMS rating 3/5

  • Fairview Hospital

    Cleveland · 7.5 mi away

    CMS rating 5/5

  • Southwest General Health Center

    Middleburg Heights · 11.4 mi away

    CMS rating 4/5

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