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Plan to give birth in a hospital due to no local birth center. I am unaware how much a doula cost. I want to do fully unmedicated if possible! I am 27 my boyfriend is 30. I am hoping to be able to build a connection to ask questions and learn about my body during and after pregnancy.
I plan to give birth at home using a water birth, budget is $100-$1500. Doula should have at least 4 years of experience and an elderly doula would be preferred
Would want some assistance and info at home birth
Hi I am looking for a doula to support me during labor and possibly postpartum. I am interested in using my BCBS PPO insurance. Thanks
1) Central DuPage HospitaL 2) I would like to spend no more than $1,000 for a birth doula. May consider other services as well 3) VBAC, avoid c-section (very traumatic), open to all pain relief options but want epidural to be the last resort, open to medical interventions if other suggestions (walking, taking a shower, peanut ball, or different laboring positions) don't work
Where do you plan to give birth? * Hospital birth at Silver Cross Hospital * OB: Thomas M. Kazmierczak Jr. Estimated Budget * $1,500–$3,000 (flexible based on experience) Birth Plan I’m looking for a birth doula to support both my husband and me during labor, birth, and the early postpartum period. As first-time parents, we’d love guidance with: * Labor support and comfort techniques * Planning to receive an epidural during labor * Breastfeeding * Newborn care * Postpartum recovery and education Provider Requirements * Certified birth doula preferred * 2+ years of experience (especially with first-time moms) * Experienced with breastfeeding and newborn care * Respectful of our decision not to vaccinate * Christian preferred; comfortable praying with us if desired * CPR/Infant First Aid certified preferred Care Recipient Details * First baby due in late September 2026 * Planning to breastfeed * No known special medical needs Insurance * Current: Blue Cross Blue Shield (through my parents) * Beginning August 1, 2026: Blue Cross Blue Shield P5E1 PPO Platinum (through my husband’s employer)
I would like a doula who can help educate me on all my options around birth and how to best prepare for that. I'd also like them to be present when I'm giving birth, and potentially post partum care. I'm giving birth at Central Dupage Hospital. I learned today that my insurance plan covers doulas that are in-network, so ideally they would be in-network with BCBSIL. I don't know my birth plan, I would like help figuring that out.
I'm 35 and am having a low-risk pregnancy, my first child. I would love a doula to help advocate for me, in addition to my partner, and help with emotional support as I navigate this new experience. 1. I plan to give birth at a hospital near Downers Grove (we still need to tour hospitals) 2. No set budget/flexible 3. Early labor at home, low dose epidural at hospital, have a healthy baby, and accept intervention as needed. I'm an epidemiologist and will inform my decisions based on best available data.
Di-di twins delivering at Northwestern in Chicago. Looking for post partum doula / night nurse capabilities for a provider that accepts BCBS insurance (I had medical necessity but have struggled to find provider). 38 years old and delivered previous two children without an epidural and with the support of a doula.
In hospital doula services Elmhurst Hospital Un-medicated
1. Hospital 2. $1,000 3. Give birth at hospital -- I don't know much else!
I plan to give birth at OSF hospital in Evergreen Park, IL. I would like to discuss a birth plan and have a doula present at my delivery for education and support. My goal is to have an unmediated, natural birth. My budget is under $1,000.
My due date is July 19, 2026. I plan to give birth at a hospital near Orland Hills, IL. I have Blue Cross Community Health Plans Medicaid and I am looking for a Medicaid-enrolled doula who can bill insurance directly. I would prefer an Arabic-speaking doula if possible. I am looking for prenatal visits, labor support at the hospital, and postpartum visits after birth. This is very important to me as I want emotional and physical support during labor.
I plan on giving birth at the CDH Hospital. I don’t know what my budget is at this time. My birth plan is a successful VBAC birth since my first baby was breech.
I am expecting my first baby! I plan to give birth at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, although I’m also open to a birthing center if I could find one nearby. I’m currently living in Chicago but looking to move closer to my parents in Frankfort/Mokena/New Lenox area. I have no idea what a budget should be. I don’t have a birth plan yet, but I’d like as little intervention as possible, and I’d like a natural birth. I really would like someone to help guide me through my pregnancy to prepare for a safe, comfortable, and intervention-free labor. I am very interested in homeopathic and holistic medicine and health.
I am doing a home birth and I already have a provider. They require me to have a Doula. I am wondering if there is someone in network with my insurance BCBS PPO
Rush hospital is where I plan to give birth (main campus). My estimated budget would be 1500-2000. My birth plan is still being developed. I know I would want an epidural and pain meds as I’m not good with pain. I don’t really want to be induced unless medically necessary. I would like to allow my body to naturally take its course. I don’t really want a lot of medical intervention aside from pain relief. I would like an experienced doula who is certified (at least 2 years experience). I’m mainly looking for a birth doula to support me during labor as I’m very anxious about giving birth for the first time. I would like someone who would advocate for me during this time, help with relaxation, pain techniques, birthing positions. I also feel like they could help my partner better support me as well. I have blue cross blue shield of Illinois PPO.
good samaritan hospital. goal is to attempt a VBAC. My births will be about 16 months apart.
I am planning a homebirth with a Certified Nurse Midwife. I have CountyCare Medicaid insurance and ideally would like to work with someone who can be covered under that.
I am a neurodivergent person who is having their first child. My goal is to have a level headed strong supporter in the delivery room and someone to assist in follow up with handling life with a baby when I am autistic and ADHD
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