Find Birth Doula Jobs Near Portage, MI

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 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

1. Looking for a birth doula to support and advocate for me during labor. 2. $1000 4. unmedicated natural birth at Bronson Hospital in downtown Kalamazoo. My first baby.

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.

I am unsure as of now, my first birth was with an epidural in the hospitals but my son had gastroschisis so it was heavily monitored. I would love to give birth at home but without a fallback on epidural scares me. Estimated budget it probably $3000-$3500 Birth plan is also TBD I am 11 weeks. If I did an at home birth I would love a birthing pool. Water calms me a lot. We have a bathtub but it’s tight but it could work instead. No vaccinations at all, minimal medical intervention unless needed. I feel like I shouldn’t book a doula until I know my baby is healthy at the anatomy scan? But I would love your thoughts.

I plan to birth at Cameron hospital. I am hoping to attempt a vbac after having my first baby in June last year. I’d love to attempt to go unmediated again for this delivery, as it was my original goal with my first. I’m looking for someone that can really help me and my husband know what to do to help labor along and provide us with support as our first labor experience wasn’t great. We’ve never had a doula before but I’d say our budget is around $800-$1,000.

Goshen hostpital Natural with little to no intervention and no induction reminding other natural pain relief

I am a Christian, and would prefer a Christian doula. First time Mom, at 37 yr old. Looking for labor support. Plan to give birth at Goshen Hospital.

I am planning on a hospital birth and hoping to go unmedicated with the least amount of intervention possible. My budget is around 1500-2000$.

I want to attempt a vbac after 3 c-sections I will get an epidural in case of emergency. Delivery will be at st Joe hospital in Mishawaka Indiana

Hi! I’m a first time mom looking for a doula who is covered by my insurance. I’m planning to both pump and breastfeed and would love support with that as well. I’m especially interested in meeting with a lactation consultant for guidance before and after birth. I plan to give birth at Saint Joseph hospital. I’d appreciate any recommendations or information on services you offer. Thank you so much!

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.

Someone to help me during my pregnancy and delivery

I am planning to give birth with the midwives in the beacon health system. I would like a doula who can help with labor coaching, specifically with suggesting best labor position and strategies for labor progression and pain management. I plan to have a water birth. Our estimated budget is $800.

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.

I am looking for a midwife or even 2, an doula possibly, and a lactation consultant to guide me through all of the specifics of a home birth and what it all entails! I want to do a home birth (we live in an apartment as well) so bad, but am also nervous of the risks it might come with. My husband and I live 5 minutes from a University of Michigan hospital, and I have an OB. My pregnancy has gone as perfect as it can, and baby is completely healthy and has absolutely no issues! I’m hoping to at least talk to a midwife at first to decide for sure that a home birth is right for me and my baby girl! If my husband and I decide it is for sure what we want then I want to move forward in doing a home birth with a midwife and maybe even a doula?… my husband is completely on board with the home birth idea as well and is super supportive of any route I choose to go! I want to make my dream home birth happen! So I don’t know the price range of what we want to be in, but if our insurance helps us out which I think it should, we can be pretty flexible! I’m not completely sure what the price range is for a midwife and doula either, but I’m definitely going to do some research and see what a reasonable budget is! I’m hoping to find someone patient, takes their time (doesn’t rush the delivery unless medically needed), is soft spoken when needed, and is bubbly and positive! My husband and I are Christians as well, but either way it isn’t a make or break type of thing! I’m flexible with that type of thing! My birth plan is obviously I want to do a home birth if I possibly can, I want to go unmedicated, I want the lights to be on, but dimmed and at my place the lighting is perfect for the amount of light I want to have, I want/need a calm and peaceful environment because I can get stressed easily if the environment is chaotic and rushed, I want to maybe have music playing in the background just to have a peaceful labor, I want to move around as much as possible while laboring, I am very open to cervical checks to see how much I’m dilated as well as checking baby girl’s heart rate on a Doppler, I love encouragement and talking (any sort of fun or easy going conversations is such a great way to help me get through contractions), if i can have pictures and videos taken here and there I would love to get some taken to remember those moments, I’m not exactly sure what position I want to give birth in but I’m thinking on my back on my own bed like normal or sitting up a bit on my bed as well, and I would love to have my husband cut the cord and be as involved as possible in the birth of he wants to be! This birth plan is long and specific, but if it doesn’t go exactly to plan I’m flexible as long as we are both healthy! I’m also not sure if it’s still possible being in an apartment but I really hope it can be! The walls are pretty sound proof:) I am so excited for this journey and I am looking forward to hopefully making my dream home birth a reality!

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.

1. Memorial Hospital 2. I'm unsure of the costs of a doula and their services 3. I would like placenta encapsulation and birthing coach/classes