How Much Does a Birth or Postpartum Doula Cost in Portsmouth, VA?

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Median package price

$1,150

Typical range $450–$1,800

Median hourly rate

$40/hr

Typical range $35–$48/hr

Near Portsmouth Virginia United States
Median package $1,150 $1,100 $1,100
Typical package range $450–$1,800 $350–$1,800 $450–$1,800
Median hourly rate $40/hr $40/hr $45/hr

Based on 543 package prices from 179 providers listed on Bornbir within 150 miles of Portsmouth, VA. Updated September 2026.

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Doula pricing depends on the type of support: birth doulas usually charge a flat package fee for labor support, while postpartum doulas typically charge by the hour for daytime or overnight care at home.

It's important to note that doula fees can vary significantly within the Portsmouth area, with some highly experienced or specialized doulas charging higher rates. Additionally, some doulas offer package deals that may include prenatal visits, continuous labor support, and postpartum support, which can affect the overall cost.

When considering hiring a doula in Portsmouth, it's advisable to research and interview several doulas to find one who aligns with your preferences, needs, and budget. During consultations, you can discuss their specific services and pricing structure to ensure you have a clear understanding of what is included and the associated costs. This process will help you find a doula who meets your needs and fits within your budget.

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Found 82 Doulas in Portsmouth, VA

Aneya Smith

Virginia Beach, Virginia

5.0 (5 reviews)

Aneya Smith

2 years of experience
$25/hr

Hello I am Aneya Smith, a Certified Postpartum Doula, wife, mother, and passionate supporter of families who are entering or going through the postpartum experience. After navigating the joys and challenges of my own motherhood journey, I received my Postpartum Doula Certification in 2024 to help others feel truly supported. I believe every parent deserves compassionate care, which is why I pride myself on being empathetic, caring, and affordable. With my 2024 Certification and current CPR/First Aid Training, I provide a safe and nurturing space for your family to bond. Whether it's newborn care, feeding support, or just a helping hand, I'm here to make your transition into parenthood smoother.

Recent review

Becoming a first-time mom to twins was one of the most overwhelming and life-changing experiences of my life. I honestly don’t know how I would have navigated those early months without the support of my postpartum doula, Aneya. From the very beginning, Aneya created a calm and reassuring environment that helped me gain confidence in my abilities as a new mother. Having two newborns at once can feel intimidating, but her support helped make the transition into motherhood much easier. One of the most helpful things she did was assist with my twins’ routines. Aneya cared for them, helped keep them settled, and made sure they were bathed and well cared for. Knowing my babies were safe, nurtured, and in such capable hands allowed me to focus on my responsibilities and duties as a new mom. She also helped me establish routines and provided support during a time when many new mothers feel overwhelmed. Because of her help, I was able to gain confidence and feel more comfortable caring for my twins. What truly stands out about Aneya is her compassion, patience, and dedication to the families she supports. She has a natural ability to make mothers feel supported and at ease during such an important transition. Any family would be incredibly fortunate to have Aneya as their postpartum doula. Her support made a meaningful difference in my experience as a new mother, and I would highly recommend her to any new or expecting parents.

- LaShawnda M.

Ms. Tory

Newport News, Virginia

Ms. Tory

35 years of experience
Accepts insurance
Packages from $47

Hi, I’m LaTory “Ms. Tory” Whitney — founder and creative director of The Maternal Concierge. My work is deeply rooted in helping families feel supported, cared for, and less alone during pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood. After spending over 30 years caring for children and supporting families, I realized that so many parents are trying to navigate one of the biggest transitions of their lives without enough real, connected support. That realization is what inspired me to create The Maternal Concierge — an ecosystem of trusted professionals designed to help families access compassionate care all in one place. I believe families deserve more than quick fixes or surface-level support. They deserve people who can truly see them, guide them, and help bring calm into the chaos of parenting. Through The Maternal Concierge, I help direct and connect families with aligned providers including doulas, newborn care specialists, lactation support, mental health professionals, wellness providers, and postpartum support teams who all believe in caring for the whole family, not just the baby. I’m also the founder of Whispering Lullabies and creator of the Sacred Sleep Method, a gentle, nervous-system-informed approach to sleep and family wellness that focuses on connection, regulation, and emotional safety. Whether I’m supporting families directly or helping build a stronger network of care behind the scenes, my goal is always the same: helping parents feel held, empowered, and supported during one of the most important seasons of their lives.

Jada Williams

Newport News, Virginia

5.0 (2 reviews)

Jada Williams

4 years of experience
Packages from $55 · $35/hr

Hello everyone, I’m a Virginia state certified birth and postpartum doula dedicated to supporting families through one of the most transformative seasons of their lives. I believe birth and postpartum are sacred, powerful experiences, abs every parent deserves to feel informed, heard, and deeply supported. My approach is centered on creating a calm, safe, and empowering environment where you feel confident in choices and connected to your intuition. I specialize in gentle, nurturing super fire both birthing and postpartum families, with a special focus on overnight postpartum care. I offer hands-on, evidence-based support while honoring each family’s unique values, culture, and preferences. Whether I’m proving emotional reassurance, comfort measures, newborn care, or practical household support, my goal is to bring peace, confidence, and steady care into your home so you can rest, recover, and bond with your baby.

Recent review

Having Jada as my Doula was by far the best experience. Since she was on my case, she had been there physically mentally and even helped financially when it came down to giving birth and the stretching and being comfortable & believing that your body is made for this because I did have my son naturally she was on the bed with me, helping me to be comfortable. She was walking around the hospital with me helping me to be comfortable. She was helping me labor on the toilet. She had the music going. She had affirmations going. Everything about the experience was amazing and I keep on saying if I ever have another child. I will definitely have her again and I will definitely do it naturally if you're skeptical about Abdullah, I would absolutely recommend Jada.

- Jasmine

Lacey Lortz

Suffolk, Virginia

5.0 (3 reviews)

Lacey Lortz

23 years of experience

Professional Nanny to provide care and assistance for a family, who desires a higher level of care and expertise with their most precious gifts, their family! A specialized professional who will provide superior care and support to cater to each child individually. With a background in early childhood education and psychology from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, I am able to provide a top tier level of service for your family. Offering an environment filled with compassion and the ability to make your children feel safe, secure and loved. Dedicated to the well-being and development of each child, from incorporating educational activities, exercise and a balanced nutritional meal. I will incorporate predictable schedules to care for children and establish routines to better help each day flow flawlessly. As a mentor and role model in your child's life, a professional nanny plays a crucial role in every child's development, teaching them a wide range of skills and fostering their growth in many areas.

Recent review

We used Lacey for a few weeks after we had our baby. My wife was exhausted from giving birth and she just needed as much rest as possible at night. Lacey came in for 6 weeks 5 nights a week and took care of our sweet baby girl while we slept. She would change her, pass her to my wife to nurse when baby was hungry and would take her back and get her burped and back to sleep. She was amazing and never woke us up for anything. She even washed babies clothes and restocked supplies for the next day. We couldn’t have gotten through those first few weeks without Lacey . I highly recommend her for night nanny services. We will have her again if we have another. Thank you so much Lacey!

- Colby W.

Marissa Howard

Newport News, Virginia

5.0 (4 reviews)

Marissa Howard

4 years of experience
Accepts insurance

Hello everyone, my name is Marissa Howard and I am a certified Birth and Postpartum Doula located in Hampton Roads, VA. I strongly believe that the birthing experience should be empowering and peaceful. I encourage clients to feel they have autonomy over their decisions during the birthing process. I provide evidence based information to support and educate my clients in prenatal and postpartum stage. I also promote advocacy skills so my clients can feel secure in their decisions throughout the process of pregnancy/birth/postpartum. In my free time, my husband and I keep busy with our 3 beautiful children.

Recent review

We are so grateful for Marissa! I knew from the moment we met she was the doula for our family. Her calm presence and joyful spirit was just what we needed for our pregnancy journey. Our meetings were informative and fun, and we felt so prepared going into labor. Marissa was extremely supportive through the whole process- always checking in to see how we were doing. She was a rockstar through delivery and stayed with us through the night until our daughter was born. I felt confident between her and my husband that I would be taken care of when I was unable to adequately make decisions during labor. On top of that, our two postpartum visits were helpful and honestly just comforting! At the end of our time together, we were sad to say goodbye because Marissa is forever a part of our family!

- Madeline H.

Shan’Tella Williams

Franklin, Virginia

5.0 (1 review)

Shan’Tella Williams

4 years of experience
Accepts insurance
Packages from $600

HELLO! My name is Shantella Williams! I am a state certified perinatal health specialist as a birth and postpartum doula. As a child growing up in a in home daycare and watching my parents daycare grow into a center I always knew I wanted to be a COMMUNITY WORKER as well. Working with mothers and their children has become a strong passion of mine. Graduating and receiving my certifications justified my feelings towards the safety and security mothers and their children deserve. Becoming a doula has been a journey. My passion for this field, combined with my respect for mothers and all they endure makes me eager to get on board. With a genuine and nurturing nature combined with a professional and ambitious approach, I possess the primary skills needed in my career. Including being supportive, knowledgeable,caring and having patience. These qualities will contribute to every client while positively highlighting the professionalism and competencies within myself. As a state certified perinatal health specialist I’m working as a birth and postpartum doula. I will be mentally, physically, and emotionally preparing my pregnant mothers and their families for labor and delivery. Coaching and support during pregnancy. Also, I will prepare my mothers for breastfeeding if requested as well during postpartum I will help seek any therapy that may be needed to prevent depression. Please don’t hesitate to reach out. 757-894-0546. Thank You!

Recent review

Shantella was great throughout the process of my pregnancy. She made it much easier physically, mentally and emotionally! We met a little later into my pregnancy but she stepped up & made me comfortable as ever in every way possible! During my labor she was there the whole way, never left my side and she talked & comforted me through the entire delivery 😭 now that we’re home she’s been doing visits, being a BIG help and just making sure my baby and I are okay. She’s been a very important piece to my puzzle and I’m so grateful for her! Thanks Shantella, I’ll definitely be recommending you to everyone I know love !!!

- Jadell J.

Alexis Clark

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

5.0 (2 reviews)

Alexis Clark

6 years of experience
Packages from $850

Greetings, Bornbir family, I’m Alexis, a full-spectrum community doula and the founder of Mama Umi Doula Services & Reproductive Health Education. Welcome to my little corner of Bornbir! My passion for birthwork runs deep. I’ve had the privilege of working as a patient care technician in postpartum and labor & delivery hospital units, supporting families from all walks of life. While I valued learning from healthcare providers, I also witnessed firsthand how these systems—rooted in oppression and racism—too often fail black, brown, and indigenous BIPOC) birthing people. Beyond the hospital setting, I’ve served as a midwife’s assistant in a small home birth practice in Elizabeth City, NC, supporting families who desired a different birthing experience. I have also volunteered as a doula through a community doula network, offering care to birthing people in need, including teenagers, individuals struggling with substance abuse, and single parents facing financial barriers. I believe that all birthing people deserve options, autonomy, and care that honors their lived experiences—whether in a hospital, at home, or anywhere in between. My work is deeply rooted in love, revolutionary joy, transformation, creativity, and ancestral healing. As your doula and community sister, my mission is to create a safe, affirming space where you feel empowered, informed, and deeply supported in every decision you make. I offer: ✨ Holistic birth & postpartum support ✨ Reproductive health education ✨ Advocacy for accessible & equitable care If my approach aligns with what you envision for your journey, let’s connect! I’d love to support you in whatever way feels right for you. Book a consultation, and let’s build together. Much love and looking forward to meeting you! Alexis | Mama Umi Doula Services

Recent review

I can’t say enough about how incredible Alexis was throughout my birthing journey. After experiencing a stillbirth last year due to a medical error, I was filled with anxiety and fear about giving birth again. Alexis was a true blessing—empathetic, patient, and deeply in tune with my needs. She protected the energy of my birth, creating a space that was safe, intimate, and centered around my healing. She worked seamlessly with my midwife, and I am so grateful she was part of welcoming my rainbow baby into the world. As a first-time mom, I had so many questions and concerns, especially when it came to breastfeeding and caring for my daughter. Alexis was so patient, offering engaging and knowledgeable advice while making sure I felt confident in my ability to care for my baby. She even involved my husband in the process, which meant so much to both of us. One of the most memorable parts of my experience was how Alexis used holistic practices to make labor more bearable. She guided me through a visual breakdown to manage the pain of my contractions and created a peaceful environment with essential oils and body oils. Her homemade herbal teas, postpartum bath soaks, and pad sickles were total game changers for my recovery, especially for healing my second-degree tear. Alexis also reminded me of the importance of self-care, even after the birth. Her support allowed me to rest and truly focus on my healing. Her services were incredibly affordable, and she worked with us to create a payment plan that fit our budget. For anyone looking for a doula who is compassionate, culturally aware, and spiritually connected, Alexis is meant for this work. She was more than a doula—she was a vital part of my birth village. I genuinely don't know where I would be without her. I feel so blessed to have had her on my postpartum team, and I highly recommend her to any birthing person looking for an empowered, equitable, and heart-centered experience.

- Megan L.

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