Find Birth Doula Jobs Near East Orange, NJ

I plan to give birth in the hospital im not totally sure about budget. This is my first pregnancy and I want more support and understanding of pregnancy and reassurance.

Hospital Natural birth Seeing if any doulas take insurance and comparing prices too This is my fourth birth. I've had 3 doula supported births

I have gestational diabetes and on insulin and need to be induced between 38 and 39 weeks. I had a pretty traumatic first birth experience due to the same issue and ended up in a c-section. I would like the support in the hospital for a natural VBAC. Plan on giving birth at Vassar Brothers Hospital. Budget is around $700 if my insurance can cover the majority. I would like a natural VBAC even with an induction and no Pitocin if possible.

I am very early in my pregnancy and just trying to get an idea of what this looks like

South shore university hospital Unsure of budget Would like assistance creating a plan

I am looking to have a hospital birth, but with as little intervention as possible. I want to be unmedicated, ability to labor and deliver on my side or all fours, I want to delay the cord cutting, no fundal massage, no cervical checks,, and I want to be able to retain my placenta. I believe a birth via OB would stop me from this.

1. Abington Jefferson Hospital 2. $1,500 3. Labor at home as much as possible with support from Doula, early labor in the water, try again for an unmedicated birth

Birth at hospital (Einstein) Budget $1000 Using woman wise midwifery. Second birth, I felt rushed during my first and started pushing too early. Need assistance with staying mobile. Second baby, first was unmedicated but did use the nitros gas at Einstein. I’m very natural with my babies and only do Oral Vit K at birth (no shots in the hospital), no circumcision if it’s a boy. Not finding out gender.

Doula services I plan to give birth at virtua voorhees I would like help finalizing a birth plan

Midwife to attend the birth of my second baby. Open to home birth too.

pre natal, L/d & post partum doula. need help making birth plan. plan to give birth at virtua voorhees NJ. No birth plan yet.

1. Pennsylvania Hospital by Penn Medicine 2. Not sure 3. Don’t know - need help!

I plan to give birth at Jefferson Hospital Center city. When it comes to budget I am not sure what is the minimum or maximum just what would work best with me! My birth plan is unmedicated birth with little to no medical intervention. I refuse and do not want to epidural at all. I am a strong believer that we as woman were made to have life in our womb and be able to give birth. I am sure that I can do it and will be able to do it. I want to birth at home as much as possible and head to the hospital just when it's the time to give birth. I also want my partner and mother present and able to help advocates for me.

I plan to give birth in a hospital, No current budget This is my first baby so I don’t have a very set birth plan

I want to give birth at home or birthing center but due to my lupus and kidney disease conditions I am fine with it being at a hospital if needed to be. I want to find somewhere approved by my Medicaid insurance as I won’t be able to afford out of pocket cost at the moment. I want to go natural this time, I want to have someone who can help me mentally stay strong as well as making sure all my wishes is followed by during this labor as my previous labor was amazing but not the way I wanted it to be. I do want a water birth as well as my first pregnancy I was in the shower most of the time until I got the epidural. I really want to have a team as my only support is my husband and we have no contact with our families.

1. Birth at Hospital of University of Penn 2. Looking for insurance covered Doulas. 3. Will be my 4th birth. 1st was c-section due to breech. 2nd was a medicated VBAC (epidural). 3rd was an unmedicated all natural hospital VBAC. I would like the 4th to be an unmedicated VBAC at the hospital as well.

I plan to give birth at a hospital. I don’t have a birth plan yet but leaning towards an unmedicated birth

Hospital birth Birth Plan for Lauren Brady Patient Name: Lauren Brady Estimated Due Date: May 21, 2025 Facility: St. Luke’s University Hospital – Allentown Support Person: Connor Brady (Husband) Visitation Preference: Immediate family members only, after delivery ⸻ I. Labor Environment and General Preferences • The patient requests a calm, quiet, and minimally staffed environment during labor and delivery. • The patient requests freedom of movement and the ability to change positions as desired throughout labor. • A birthing ball should be available and encouraged for comfort and positioning. • Intermittent fetal monitoring is preferred, provided maternal and fetal conditions are stable. • Routine cervical examinations are to be avoided unless clinically indicated or at the explicit request of the patient. ⸻ II. Pain Management • The patient intends to labor without pharmacologic pain management for as long as is tolerable. • The patient consents to epidural anesthesia if requested. • The care team is instructed not to offer pharmacologic pain relief unless initiated by the patient. ⸻ III. Labor Progression and Delivery • The patient does not consent to labor induction or augmentation with oxytocin (Pitocin) unless medically necessary. • The use of forceps or vacuum extraction is not authorized unless a life-threatening emergency for the mother or fetus occurs. • Non-pharmacologic methods (ambulation, position changes, nipple stimulation, etc.) should be attempted prior to medical augmentation if appropriate. • The patient may assume any position for pushing that feels most effective and comfortable. • The patient prefers spontaneous (non-coached) pushing. • The patient declines the use of a mirror or tactile stimulation of the fetal head during crowning. • The patient requests that the infant’s gender be announced by the partner (Connor Brady). • The patient declines partner umbilical cord cutting. • Delayed cord clamping is required until the cord is white and no longer pulsating. • The umbilical cord shall not be pulled or subjected to traction during placental delivery. • Perineal Management: In the event of perineal or vaginal tearing, the patient directs that natural tearing be allowed to occur. Under no circumstances is an episiotomy to be performed unless an immediate, life-threatening emergency arises and all less invasive options have been exhausted. ⸻ IV. Immediate Postpartum Care • The infant shall be placed directly on the mother’s chest for immediate skin-to-skin contact, provided both are medically stable. • Newborn assessments, weighing, and other routine procedures are to be delayed until after bonding and initiation of the first feeding. • The patient plans to exclusively pump breast milk, with potential supplemental formula as needed. • Pacifiers, bottles, or formula are not to be introduced unless medically indicated. ⸻ V. Newborn Care Preferences • The infant shall remain in the patient’s room at all times. No separation is permitted except in the event of a genuine medical emergency. • Vitamin K: Oral, preservative-free formulation only. • Erythromycin eye ointment: Declined. • Hepatitis B vaccine: Deferred to pediatrician’s office. • Circumcision: Approved but not to be performed in the hospital; procedure to be scheduled with a surgical urologist at a later date. ⸻ VI. Cesarean Section Contingency In the event a cesarean birth becomes necessary: • The patient requests that her husband, Connor Brady, be present in the operating room. • The patient declines the use of a clear drape or mirror during the procedure. • Immediate skin-to-skin contact with the infant is preferred in the operating or recovery room if maternal and infant conditions permit. • If the mother is unavailable, the newborn shall remain with Connor Brady at all times. ⸻ VII. Postpartum and Recovery • Visitor access shall be limited; nursing staff must obtain patient consent before permitting any visitors. • The environment should remain quiet and dimly lit to promote rest and recovery. • A lactation consultant should be provided prior to discharge to support exclusive pumping and establish milk supply. • The infant’s first bath shall be delayed. • No maternal-newborn separation shall occur except in the case of a legitimate medical emergency. • Postpartum vaginal examinations are to be limited and performed only when clinically indicated. • The patient’s partner may remain overnight, subject to hospital policy. • The first hour following birth (“golden hour”) shall be uninterrupted by visitors or nonessential procedures. • The patient requests early discharge if medically appropriate. ⸻ VIII. Additional Notes and Provider Requests • The patient requests that modesty be maintained to the greatest extent possible throughout labor, delivery, and postpartum care. • The patient declines the participation of medical students or residents in her care. • The patient requests female OB/GYN providers whenever possible.

New mother in need of guidance and education pertaining to all things birth. I’m not sure where I want to give birth but I have lots of questions about my options. I want an epidural free birth with minimal intervention in a quiet calm space

I plan to give birth at home. My budget is 1500-2000. I don't have a specific birth plan yet.