VBAC Doulas in Pittsburgh, PA

Planning a vaginal birth after cesarean? These providers list VBAC support as a specialty, from preparing for labor to helping you talk through your options with your care team.

11 VBAC Doulas near Pittsburgh, PA

Ranelle Hawkins

West Mifflin, Pennsylvania 4 years of experience

5.0 (4 reviews)

Ranelle Hawkins

Responds within an hour

Hi, I'm Ranelle but you can call me Rae. I am the momma of three little loves, and the wife to a husband who is so loving, supportive and equally compassionate about women's rights and birth work as I am.   I love life and the human body has always amazed me, so much that biology was my major at the University of Akron. If I’m not researching something birth related, listening to birth related podcasts, watching birthing videos, or using my voice to bring awareness to the blaring maternal mortality and health rates and disparities, I’m chasing  my three babies, or at a sporting event with my hubs!   My my drive comes from my calling, my passion comes from my own experience. While always desiring to be a birth worker from a tiny tot, as an adult, I experienced two devastating losses, and two very traumatic births. Seeing how broken the system is and how intense I had to advocate for basic care was so deeply disappointing and beyond scary, especially as a black woman. I have made it my life's mission to leave an imprint in birth work that defines positive changes in birth outcomes.

Recent review

Rae was incredible. She made sure my wife always felt supported and never forgot to check in on me too, which meant a lot. Even after the delivery, she stayed present and continued to be there for us. We were so impressed that we’ve already secured her for baby number two!

- Kerri K.

Erika Mosley

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 5 years of experience

Erika Mosley

Hi, I'm Erika! I'm a Pennsylvania State Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, CPR certified, and passionate about helping families feel informed, supported, and empowered throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum journey. Since 2021, I've had the privilege of supporting more than 70 families through birth and postpartum, providing compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each family's unique needs. Whether you're planning an unmedicated birth, epidural, induction, cesarean birth, or simply looking for someone to guide and encourage you along the way, my goal is to create a safe, judgment-free space where you feel heard, respected, and confident in your decisions. In addition to birth support, I provide overnight postpartum care, helping families adjust to life with a newborn by offering newborn care, breastfeeding support, emotional encouragement, education, and allowing parents the opportunity to rest and recover. My overnight shifts are designed to bring peace of mind during one of life's biggest transitions. My background also includes experience working in hospital settings, giving me a strong understanding of the healthcare system while allowing me to effectively collaborate with nurses, physicians, midwives, and other members of your care team. I believe birth is deeply personal, and every family deserves individualized support that honors their goals, values, and preferences. As your doula, I strive to be a calming presence, a trusted advocate, an educator, and a source of unwavering support, from pregnancy through the fourth trimester. It is truly an honor to walk alongside families during such a meaningful chapter of their lives, and I look forward to helping you feel confident, supported, and empowered every step of the way.

Alyson Thiel

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 10 years of experience

Alyson Thiel

Accepts insurance

I've always been passionate about pregnancy and birth, reproductive justice, and mental health. Being a doula naturally combines all of those! After I attended my first birth, I was instantly drawn to being a birth partner. Shortly after, I expanded my expertise to becoming a postpartum doula and lactation counselor, and then gave birth to my own child in 2021. I became a childbirth educator in 2025. I love being a doula because it gives me the opportunity to mentor birthing people and their families, to uplift them in advocating for their reproductive and mental health, and to validate their feelings, instincts, and celebrations. Every person has a right to be supported before, during, and after their birth. Birth is big. It comes with such a spectrum of emotions, joys, challenges, and experiences. I support parents to utilize their own strengths and abilities through all of the “bigness” of birth. I want to provide birthing people with a comforting, nonjudgmental, and empowering support as they and their families go through this exciting and sometimes emotionally intense life transition. I believe that every person deserves love and support; there is nothing special that you need to do or know or be in order to be worthy of it. Pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period are unique to each and every person, and I honor each individual's choices. I offer my services to individuals and families of all walks of life.

Katelyn McGuinness

Finleyville, Pennsylvania 3 years of experience

5.0 (4 reviews)

Katelyn McGuinness

Hello! I’m Katie! I am certified birth and postpartum doula(DONA).I am located in South Park, Pa. I have been working with little ones for about 15 years and I have been in the birth field for about 3 of those years. I absolutely love supporting families! I have all clearances, CPR certification, and am extremely reliable. On top of being a private doula I also work at Magee Women’s hospital as a prenatal and birth doula for the last three years supporting over a hundred births at this point! Being part of someone’s birth journey is always such an honor. I try to bring a calm and confident presence in the room to help you with all of your birth goals; and help you to have the birth you imagined. If I’m not at a birth or helping a family overnight with their new bundle of joy; you would find me with my little family. My husband and I have been married since 2017 and we have a little boy who is almost 6 years old! Some of our favorite things are camping, going to the movies and vacations to Disney world !

Recent review

Working with Katie as a night time postpartum doula was truly invaluable during our newborn stage. Those first few weeks can be exhausting, and having professional overnight support made all the difference in our family’s well-being. I was able to rest knowing my baby was in experienced, attentive, and caring hands. She handled feedings, diaper changes, and soothing with such calm confidence, and always kept me informed while still allowing me the uninterrupted sleep I desperately needed. She also helped in my breastfeeding journey as she would bring the baby to me and put the baby back in the bassinet for me so I never had to leave the bed. I highly recommend Katie to anyone looking for compassionate, professional, and dependable night time postpartum support. It was one of the best investments we made for our family.

- Cassie V.

Aleigha C

Wheeling, West Virginia 2 years of experience

5.0 (7 reviews)

Aleigha C

Hello! My name is Aleigha, a Birth and Postpartum doula, actively studying and up do date on all things prenatal, birth, and postpartum. I have the capability of serving you from anywhere at anytime, as I offer virtual services! I’m here to be communicative, educational, and empathetic for you and your needs. I’m here for you throughout your prenatal, labor, and postpartum periods, as all are equally important and beautiful in their own ways. I also offer in-person Doula Services, Postpartum Services, and Bereavement Services. Being geared towards my faith has pushed me to make the step to assisting women be the strongest versions of themselves, and I can’t wait to be able to be there for you through it all. Whether it be through communication, remedies, stretches, or answering questions you may have, I base my care plan for you around what you, as an individual, need and want from me as your doula. Being a mother of three wonderful children myself, I completely understand the importance surrounding a mother’s health during all periods of pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Overall, the important part of the journey you’re going on is that you feel empowered, important, and solid in your and your baby’s care plans.

Recent review

Aleigha has greatly helped me through every step of the birth plan process! She’s thorough and very knowledgeable with ANY questions you may have! She’s made me feel like I’m in charge of my birth plan and have a voice! She’s super caring and passionate about her career!

- Bobbi B.

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