Find a Doula Near Me in Pittsburgh, PA

We are a wife-and-wife doula team in Pittsburgh, PA supporting families since 2014. We offer support during pregnancy (childbirth classes, lactation education), birth (birth doula support), and postpartum (lactation consults, gentle sleep consults, and postpartum doula support). We are committed to running an inclusive, trauma-informed practice. Working with a diverse clientele, we love supporting families along the journey of welcoming a new baby!

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My name is Carley Vernon-Rice. I’m a mom, full-spectrum doula, and Nurture Neuroscience Practitioner, with a background in early childhood education, culinary arts, and western herbal medicine. When I look back at all of the jobs I’ve held throughout my life, I feel as though this spiralic path has led me perfectly and imperfectly to becoming a doula. I’ve cared for people, cooked for them, loved them, and really want to understand them. I make a great doula because I take this work very seriously, but I don’t take myself too seriously. I approach my clients with respect and adaptability. I know when to be lighthearted and when to stay grounded.

As a Certified Labor Doula working in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area since 2020, I offer personalized birthing, lactation, and postpartum support as well as childbirth & postpartum education. My goal is to give you and your family the attention and knowledge you need to make informed decisions about pregnancy, delivery, feeding, and parenting. ​ I am inspired by women's strength and the miracle of birth. This inspiration is why I became a Certified Labor Doula through Maternity Wise and am proud to serve women and families throughout South Western Pennsylvania. I first became interested in becoming a doula in 2017 when I became inspired by a supportive doula I hired for my second and third pregnancies. I was later encouraged to become a doula by a close friend, who then was the first mother I could serve as an educator and doula. ​ I have three little boys of my own, and have had a hospital OBGYN, midwife center, and homebirth experience. I know what it is like to give birth and navigate both within and outside the industrial birth complex. I have personal experience with low-risk and high-risk pregnancies and what it is like to be concerned about the unknowns on the other side of delivery. In addition, I have experienced the benefits and relief of having a doula present to guide me through the portal of birth into the role of motherhood. ​ Every woman deserves to have someone there to guide and assist them in making educated choices about their pregnancy, delivery, and parenting. It is good to have someone to remind them that they can persevere during this time of newness. I'm here to provide evidence-based education, and emotional, physical, and personalized support, along with advocacy for your rights. ​ Mothers and couples who work with me will find I highly value their maintained autonomy, including mother-led labor and delivery. I recognize birth as a non-medical event that occasionally needs medical attention. High-risk pregnancies need significantly more care than healthy pregnancies- but that high-risk model of care should not be used to care for all expectant mothers. In this vein, I acknowledge that women do not need to be empowered to give birth well or ecstatically. Instead, their autonomy, human rights, and dignity must be protected and remain intact. Under these aforementioned parameters, birth will naturally lead toward positive and non-traumatic perspectives of its' outcome. ​ Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, as a Christian, I am confident there is much truth to be ascertained in the metaphor of birth used throughout the Bible.

Hi, I’m Jeanette, a Certified Birth Doula snd Certified Lactation Professional! I'm passionate about supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. I believe that every birthing person deserves compassionate, evidence-based care and the freedom to make empowered choices during their journey into parenthood. My approach is grounded in respect, education, and continuous support. Whether you’re planning an unmedicated birth, navigating hospital protocols, or hoping for a calm and informed experience, I am here to walk with you every step of the way. I offer emotional, physical, and informational support tailored to your unique needs and birth vision. I also provide postpartum guidance and lactation support to ensure you feel confident and cared for as you transition into life with your new baby. Let’s connect, I’d be honored to be part of your birth team.

Passionate about improving maternal and neonatal health outcomes in our Northeast Ohio community, one family at a time.

Hello, I'm Karlee, a passionate and dedicated doula committed to providing comprehensive support to expectant families. My journey into being a doula began when I finished my Masters of Maternity at CCAC. Since then, I have been devoted to offering compassionate, personalized care to ensure a positive and empowering birth experience!

Peace, I’m Katlyn. An aspiring holistic herbalist, birth doula, mother of 5, and a lover of the Most High. From becoming a mother myself I have grown a love for mothers and the journey that motherhood brings not only after we give birth, but the transformation we begin to make as we grow our little ones. Everyone wants to nurture the baby understandably so, but who also nurtures the mother? I am here for you.

Hello! As someone who has been in the fertility journey for almost a decade, I totally understand how isolating and frustrating it can be. I am becoming a fertility doula to care for all aspects of life and reproductive health

Hi! I'm Amanda, a birth doula who is passionate about women's health. I believe your birth experience with your baby can be positive and beautiful. This passion started for me when I had my first child, and my love for birth, babies, and women's health has only grown since. I love supporting women and families through this big life change. As a doula, I'm an addition to your team to help you integrate what you hope for your birth. I'll anticipate your needs, respond with compassion, and bring knowledge and tools to help you navigate your situation. I've completed a five week birth doula course with DONA International and continue to educate myself to be able to serve you the best I can.

Hi there! My name is Lauren and I’m honored that you’d have me as part of your birthing team. Birth is a sacred event and I take it very personally that you would want me in the room at your most vulnerable state! My goal is to adapt to whatever you and your partner may need, regardless of the type of birth you are having. From conception to postpartum, call me your sister through it all. Blessings!

Hi! I'm Nadia. I am a student midwife working toward my CPM credential through the National College of Midwifery, a full-spectrum doula specializing in preconception and postpartum, and a wanna-be farmer serving Western PA and some parts of OH/VA. I am a huge advocate for reproductive freedom, so my pricing is always flexible. When I’m not attending clients, I enjoy nature walks with my daughter, gardening, and reading. Talk soon!

The founder of The Maternal Core. A Pittsburgh native, with a bachelor of science degree in Communications/Public Relations. After exploring Corporate Health Care; Since 2020, I found a passion for maternal science. Currently a full spectrum doula and midwife apprentice. My work experience includes, AHN, UPMC, and PA Women Infant and Children Program (WIC). I love empowering women through their pregnancy, birth/labor and postnatal care.

My journey into birth work began with my own experience-- becoming a mom for the first time, navigating the intensity of postpartum, and surviving trauma I didn't expect. In those early days, when everything felt like too much, my doula showed up in a way that changed everything. Their support quite literally saved my life. That experience lit a fire in me to become the person I once needed-- for other mamas navigating their own powerful, complex, and sacred transitions.

Welcome! I'm Mahogany, a dedicated and compassionate doula committed to supporting families through the transformative journey of childbirth. With 5+ years of experience and specialized training in prenatal, birth, and postpartum care, I strive to provide personalized and holistic support, ensuring that every family feels empowered, informed, and nurtured during this special time.

Hi, I’m Natalia, a birth doula who supports families with presence, calm, and care during one of the most transformative moments of their lives. My calling is rooted in a deep love for emotional support throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, as well as a profound respect for the physiological and ancestral wisdom of birth. My journey began while studying nursing in my home country, where clinical practice awakened a strong respect for the human body. I later earned a Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, giving me a solid foundation in anatomy, physiological processes, and interdisciplinary collaboration. While my role as a doula is non-medical, this background allows me to communicate effectively with clinical teams and provide holistic, clear, and evidence-informed support. I’m passionate about non-medical approaches that support the natural progression of labor, as well as the mindset, calm, and inner focus that help birthing people move through labor with confidence and empowerment. I deeply believe that everyone deserves a respectful, informed, and supported birth, and my approach is gentle, warm, and connection-centered. // Hola, soy Natalia, doula de parto, y acompaño a las familias con presencia, calma y cuidado en uno de los momentos más transformadores de sus vidas. Mi vocación nace del amor por el acompañamiento emocional durante la gestación, el parto y el posparto, y de un profundo respeto por la sabiduría fisiológica y ancestral del nacimiento. Mi camino comenzó estudiando enfermería en mi país y realizando prácticas clínicas que despertaron en mí un gran respeto por el cuerpo humano. Más adelante, completé un Bachillerato en Ciencias de la Salud, lo que me brindó una base sólida en anatomía, procesos fisiológicos y trabajo interdisciplinario. Aunque mi rol como doula no es médico, esta formación me permite colaborar con el equipo de salud y ofrecer un apoyo integral, claro y respetuoso. Me apasiona aprender y aplicar formas no médicas de apoyar la progresión natural del parto, así como la mentalidad, la calma y el enfoque interior que ayudan a atravesarlo con confianza y poder. Creo profundamente que cada persona merece un parto informado, respetado y acompañado, y mi enfoque es suave, cercano y basado en la conexión.

I've been supporting families in the prenatal, birth and postpartum period for over 15 years. I currently work primarily as a lactation consultant, but I'm also a Registered Nurse, Certified Doula- Postpartum and Infant Care and Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator. I do lactation home visits and postpartum doula support in the Pittsburgh area. I specialize in supporting families from diverse backgrounds, including LGBTQIA+ families, international families and families of all configurations and backgrounds. I love learning about languages and cultures as well as helping families learn to understand their babies' language and development.

I’m a certified Doula, Yoga Instructor, and Lactation Consultant based in Pittsburgh, with experience supporting clients who speak Swahili, Spanish, Portuguese, Pashto, Russian, and Dari. I specialize in using natural comfort measures to help make labor faster, more comfortable, and empowering. I support all types of births—unmedicated, medicated, and C-sections—as well as pregnancy loss as a bereavement doula. As a mother of two, my journey began in 2015 after a traumatic birth experience and the loss of my son. That experience inspired my mission to redefine the birth experience and ensure every mother feels heard, supported, and empowered throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. My role is to uplift you, honor your choices, and provide compassionate, nonjudgmental care every step of the way.

Hello I am a perinatal / postpartum Doula and am here to serve wonderful mothers in the western Pittsburgh area I am actively and continuously educating myself on the needs of mothers during labor and pregnancy , I love babies and love being of service where I’m able to provide support I can and will do just that !

Hello! I’m Kayla, I’ve been a doula for about 3 years now. As I do Doula work, I am also a nanny on the side. My passion for birth work came from talking to friends and families about how traumatizing their births were. The more research I did, I soon realized that some of that trauma could have been resolved by simply having an advocate. I wanted to be that advocate for mothers. I truly believe that birth is such an amazing event, but each and every mother deserves support, as it is a huge moment. I want to advocate for YOU. If you have any questions in regards to availability, or just any questions in general, please reach out via email: thedelightfuldoula.pa@gmail.com