Find Birth Doula Jobs Near Pennsburg, PA

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

Someone to help support me through a un medicated birth (as long as all goes well). I had back surgery in march and am looking for someone to help support my decision for a natural vaginal birth vs an elected c section. I want someone who can guide me in new techniques for labor and delivery. I want to deliver in a hospital setting - most likely lehigh valley or st lukes.

Looking for someone to help me have an unmediated birth that can also help with postpartum care and breastfeeding!

Never had a doula before, this will be birth 7, heard good things about them, didn’t like last hospital experience, looking to change networks for delivery for a natural birth, would like if it all works out to have someone coach me through

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. 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.

I plan to give birth at a st.lukes quakertown hospital. I am hoping to get doula services mostly covered my keystone first insurance. I would like to have an unmedicated vaginal birth, and would like a doula to assist me in guiding me through labor positions and pain reduction techniques, and be there to advocate for my birth plan wishes.

Giving birth unmediated in the hospital $1,000 budget

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.

Looking into my options in case I am not needing another C-section. I’m scared of labor and never even had contractions with my first. Would like to try vbac but not sure if this baby will be big like my first so it makes me nervous. I’d like to try unmedicated, natural birth but I’m terrified of it.

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

Giving birth in the hospital but hoping to go unmedicated. First baby so my husband and I would love some extra support throughout the process. Budget is flexible.

i would like to have a natural unmedicated birth but i know i need prep and practice to achieve that

I'm higher risk (advanced maternal age) and so definitely plan on a hospital birth. I'm looking for a doula, a night nanny and postpartum support. We are new to the area and don't have family or any support locally so we'll be relying heavily on our team for support. We're not sure on a budget, but are open to learning more. I'm only 11 weeks so I do not have a defined birth plan. Thanks!

I am planning a birth center birth at Reading midwife center. I had a very traumatic first birth at Lehigh valley hospital almost 4 years ago so I am hoping for different experience. I am finding I need more support than I thought to prepare for birth and handling the pregnancy hormones as I’ve been very weepy this pregnancy. My mother is not very supportive of a birth center birth so I do not think she will be helpful there. My husband will need support to support me as birth grosses him out as most things of the like. Since we are planning birth center birth we are looking for natural birth with no medical intervention. I am Hoping for this experience to heal me of my birth trauma from my last. Budget: to be honest I am not sure how much these services typically cost but I’ve heard around $1200 to be standard perhaps. As I know insurance typically does not cover this service as it is not medical. Interested in counter pressure, Massage and other helpful coping strategies to help through labor and delivery. Along with reassurance and positive affirmations and vibes to help east my anxiety about birth.

Hi! We are in Orefield Pa (near Fogelsville). We are due May 24th with our 3rd baby. We have a 4 and 2 year old boy. We are looking for what I suppose is called a “sibling doula” that could provide care for our boys on an on-call basis when my wife goes into labor. We have family coming up from Maryland to watch them but it will of course take some time between when my wife goes to the hospital to when they can arrive. Is this a service you can provide? Thank you! -Tim and Virginia Hahn.

1. I plan to give birth at Einstein Hospital in Norristown. 2. I am not sure on budget this is my first baby! 3. I want delayed cord clamp. Golden Hour. And as of right now I only want the Vit K. I would love to do unmedicated but if I end up needing an epidural I’m okay with that as well.

Home or birth center As cheap as possible or takes government insurance Not sure I want a water birth all natural

I just need someone to teach me things before the baby is born. Such as pelvic floor expand how to Brest feed. I would like someone to be an advocate for my wants and needs in the hospital when delivering to ensure my wishes are met and doctors just don’t proceed however they want. And maybe be some extra hands and care once baby is born Giving birth at Paoli in PA I would like to keep the price reasonable but I don’t know what that looks like maybe $1000? I don’t have a birth plan at this time I would like someone who can travel to the home and to the hospital