Find Birth Doula Jobs in Kentwood, MI

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.

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.

Hello Leanne, My name is Mary Lucas and I used to work as a volunteer at Reach the Forgotten in Kent Co. Jail. There I met Cassandra four years ago. There is a long story which brought her to this place including addiction and homelessness. She did have a baby when she was 17 years old and the birth did not go so well (She has told us) as she had little support or training. Therfore she is a little scared about the birth process. Cassandra is currently in Rehab at Our Hope, Grand Rapids MI and doing really well. She had previously came to the hospital (St. Mary's Trinity, GR) with a severe blood infection in her foot and shoulder, a while back and during that time she detoxed. She agreed to go to Our Hope Rehab after the infection was mitigated and she was discharged from the hospital. There is a ministry that I am now associated with that is supporting her. We all love her. She is a awesome young woman and loves the Lord with passion. Cassandra is a Medicaid patient. We are not sure if you accept Medicaid and doula work this late in a pregnancy, but we could use some help. Cassandra really responds well to patience and love, like we all do. If you do not accept Medicaid, the ministry would be open to taking care of your fees. Because she is in Rehab there are some complications with communication. We could set up a professional visit, but talking on the phone is only allowed two times a day currently until she has been in the program longer. If you meet her you will love her. She has had a tough road so far.... but she is in a really good spot now in her faith journey. Cassandra did not know what a doula was, so when I described what doulas do, she said she would like one. She only asked that they would be Christian. So please prayerfully consider this opportunity. Thank You, Mary Lucas

Giving birth in a hospital but would like to go as natural as possible

Plan to give birth in the hospital but want an advocate

Simple and laid back mama looking for support soon

Hospital birth, low intervention as possible. Hoping to have a provider with me at the birth.

Interested in an unmediated birth. Pros/cons and how to work through contractions naturally

Planning to give birth to my third baby at trinity health muskegon. Would like birth support for extra advocacy, postpartum support as I'm a graduate student, and need lactation support as I had failed exclusively breast feeding with my first two despite wanting to breast feed. I'm currently unsure of budget. I go with the flow in terms of birth. I had epidurals the first two times but would prefer not to. I'm not opposed to an epidural but would prefer to give birth pain medication free. I want my baby to receive vitamin k, b, and erythromycin, I want the baby to stay in the room with me at all times unless medically necessary, and want the cord delayed clamping until the cord is white. Currently working through making my birth plan and adding things as I decide upon them. Thank you for reading.

I’m looking to have a natural unmedicated birth at the hospital. Also looking for guidance throughout my pregnancy on what I should be doing to prepare for labor and delivery. I don’t have a huge budget either. This is my first pregnancy so I’m new to all of this. But I do know that I want to inquire about having a Doula for this pregnancy.

I am planning on a hospital birth and hoping to go unmedicated with the least amount of intervention possible. My budget is around 1500.

hospital birth 3,000 minimal medical interventions

1. My doctors told me I would have to go all the way to Zeeland (Corewell)because it’s the only birth center they have. I’m currently living in Muskegon it would be a 35-40min drive. If there’s anyway that I can change it I would like to. 2. $500 3. I don’t have one yet but I would like to come up with one

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’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.

Planning on giving birth in a hospital or in a birthing center- going as natural as I can with safety at the top of the priority list! I am hoping to have a doula covered by insurance. No interventions if possible, wanting to be calm and relaxed- I am hoping to be in a warm tub/bath most of the time!!! Looking for a knowledgeable doula to advocate for me, help soothe anxieties, help my husband with pressure point techniques and more!

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.

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