What's the Cost of Hiring a Doula in Raleigh, NC?

The cost of a doula in Raleigh, NC can vary depending on the experience and services offered by the doula. On average, the cost of a doula in Raleigh, NC ranges from $800 to $2000. It is important to research and interview doulas to find one that fits your budget and meets your needs.

The cost of a postpartum doula in Raleigh, NC can vary depending on the individual doula, their experience, and the specific services they offer. On average, the cost of a postpartum doula in Raleigh, NC can range from $25 to $50 per hour. Some doulas may also offer package deals or discounted rates for multiple hours or days of service. It's best to contact individual doulas in the area to inquire about their specific pricing and services.

It's important to note that doula fees can vary significantly within the Raleigh 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 Raleigh, 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 96 Doulas in Raleigh, NC

Bridgette McQueen

Raleigh, North Carolina

5.0 (14 reviews)

Bridgette McQueen

4 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello! My name is Bridgette, and I would love to be your doula! I began my journey as a birth doula with my training under the LEADoula program including class hours and practical hands-on birth support and am certified through DONA International. I have supported many families including first time parents to fourth time parents. I have assisted families with support during scheduled inductions, TOLAC/VBAC, planned and unplanned C-sections. I have assisted families with unmedicated and medicated births. I am also a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist. I can assist you in your lactation journey as well. My passion comes from my love of advocacy. There is no greater joy than watching a family grow! Allow me to support you in your journey!

Recent review

Bridgette was so incredible to have on my team during labor and delivery. She was responsive to calls and texts throughout the day, and when she showed up to my room at the hospital she brought such an incredible energy. My baby’s birth didn’t go according to plan, but Bridgette was with me when I had to make difficult decisions and I am so grateful. The hospital staff loved her as well! Bridgette was so helpful after L&D; she called and FaceTimed my husband and I multiple times to check in, answering lots of questions that we had. I highly recommend Bridgette to anyone that wants a genuinely positive and helpful teammate in their corner as they bring new life into this world.

- Sarah M.

Trisha DeFelice

Raleigh, North Carolina

5.0 (5 reviews)

Trisha DeFelice

16 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi! I’m Trisha, a postpartum doula with a big heart for babies and the people who bring them into this world. I’ve spent over 15 years caring for little ones and supporting new families, and I truly believe that no one should have to walk this journey alone. Those early days (and nights!) with a newborn can be beautiful, overwhelming, and everything in between. I’m here to be a calm and steady presence, someone who shows up with open arms, a listening ear, and a helping hand. Through Melodies in Bloom Doula Services, I offer both daytime and overnight support. Whether you need extra rest, help with newborn care, or just someone to talk to during a 3 a.m. feeding, I’ve got you. My goal is to support you in a way that feels natural and empowering, like having a good friend who happens to know a lot about babies! You’ve got this… and I’ve got you.

Recent review

I cannot recommend Trisha highly enough. From the very beginning, she was an incredible source of steady guidance and reassurance as I navigated the unknowns of new motherhood. Her depth of knowledge, calm presence, and thoughtful support made such a meaningful difference during a vulnerable and transformative time. She was always punctual, professional, and completely reliable—but what truly set her apart was the genuine care she showed for our family. She took the time to listen and to support me not just physically, but emotionally. She anticipated needs I didn’t even know I had yet and helped me feel more confident, capable, and at peace in my role as a new mother. Over time, she became far more than just our doula—she became a trusted confidante and a dear friend. Her presence brought comfort and warmth into our home, and I will always be deeply grateful for the role she played in our postpartum journey. Any family would be extraordinarily lucky to have her by their side.

- Kirsten Dowling

Ossai Nnani

Knightdale, North Carolina

Ossai Nnani

5 years of experience

Hi, I’m Sai, a birth and postpartum doula, infant care specialist, and mom of four. My journey into this work began through my own lived experience with postpartum depression and anxiety, which opened my eyes to how deeply parents need support during pregnancy, birth, and the transition into parenthood, and how often they’re expected to navigate it alone. For over five years, I’ve supported families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period with compassionate, nonjudgmental, and evidence-based care. As a birth doula, I provide emotional support, education, advocacy, comfort measures, and a calming presence throughout labor and delivery, helping families feel informed, empowered, and supported every step of the way. My postpartum work focuses on newborn care, recovery support, feeding guidance, and helping parents adjust with confidence during those early weeks at home. Before becoming a doula, I spent more than 15 years working with children as a special education teacher assistant and childcare supervisor, which gave me a strong foundation in infant development, family-centered care, and supporting children with diverse needs. I’m especially passionate about maternal mental health, birth equity, and ensuring that every parent, regardless of background, has access to respectful, nurturing care throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Being part of BornBir feels like a natural extension of my mission, and I’m grateful to grow within a community that centers families, advocacy, and healing.

Briana Smith

Garner, North Carolina

5.0 (6 reviews)

Briana Smith

13 years of experience

Briana Smith is an Certified Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and Placenta Encapsulation Specialist. Her advanced training and certifications include When Survivors Give Birth, Rebozo Use in Labor, Postpartum Belly Binding Professional, Systemic Racism & Implicit Bias in Perinatal Health, and Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness. Briana received her BS in Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where her passion for maternal and reproductive health sparked. She went on to receive her MPH from East Carolina University. She has experience supporting couples, single parents, advanced maternal age, VBAC/VBA2C, sexual trauma and assault survivors, high and low risk births, cesarean births, and families who have experienced or are expecting a loss. Briana has extensive experience working as a doula and an educator in all of our local area hospitals, birth centers, and in home. She is passionate about providing evidence based, unbiased education and helping her clients to make their own informed decisions. Briana's open, direct, and honest communication style paired with her empathic, compassionate personality allows her to be the best advocate and support for families before, during, and after birth. Briana currently lives in Eastern Wake County (though she'll always be a northerner at heart!) She loves the beach, but also loves snuggling up in a blanket with hot chocolate in a log cabin in the winter time (ah, there's her New Englander side!)

Recent review

Briana is such an incredible doula! She is incredibly knowledgeable, kind, warm, and makes you feel supported and cared for every step of the way. I cannot recommend her highly enough! She helped us during pregnancy and beyond with both of our children and I'm forever grateful. I wish everyone could have a Briana in this special time in their lives!

- Alyx B.

Unique Lotman

Durham, North Carolina

5.0 (2 reviews)

Unique Lotman

2 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Greetings, I’m passionate about supporting families as a doula. I’m a proud mom to one lovely little girl who inspires me every day. My journey into birth work began with a deep desire to help others feel seen, heard, and empowered during life’s most intimate moments. I graduated from Virginia State University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, but I found my true calling in the world of birth and postpartum care. Those who know me would describe me as genuine, warm, and incredibly attentive to the needs of others. I believe in holding space with compassion and providing thoughtful, personalized care to each family I serve. Being a doula allows me to combine my nurturing spirit with my commitment to making a positive impact in people’s lives.

Recent review

My doula experience/services was excellent. This was my first time having a doula and Unique was very prompt to my inquiry for services. I was in my 3rd trimester when I inquired and established services due to insurance enrollment delay. My baby had been breeched since the end of my second trimester so Unique came over to do some exercises to try and turn baby. Unique was very supportive of my birth plan/vision for the delivery of the baby. Postpartum, Unique continued to check on the baby and I to ensure we were doing well. I chose to breastfeed and experience ld some challenges and she came to give support and some tips to improve. Unique was simply the best, I’m truly thankful for her and recommend her to any expected mother in search of exceptional doula services and support!

- Pateryl H.

Tara White

Youngsville, North Carolina

5.0 (11 reviews)

Tara White

12 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I have been a Birth Doula since 2014 and a Fertility Educator since 2016. I am passionate about helping women understand their bodies better from preconception through postpartum. I was inspired by my own experiences throughout my 4 pregnancies and have worked with clients from all backgrounds and delivery scenarios including, but not limited to: hospital, birth center, home birth, c-sections, VBACs, medicated, Un-medicated, multiples, high-risk, micro-preemies, and adoption (birth and/or adoptive parent support). As a Doula, my goal is to help my clients experience the birth of their dreams. My training is body-centric and focused on optimizing fetal positioning for a more comfortable pregnancy, smoother delivery, and better postpartum recovery. I am hands on and often provide comforting touch and release work. As a Fertility Educator I support clients who want to better understand their menstrual cycle to either avoid or achieve pregnancy through private, virtual classes.

Recent review

We worked with Tara during my pregnancy and postpartum period, and she has been absolutely wonderful. Although I ultimately gave birth out of state, Tara provided invaluable support before and after the birth. She is incredibly knowledgeable about both the birth process and the postpartum period for mom and baby. Just as importantly, she brings a very warm, calm, and reassuring presence. During one of the most vulnerable and intense periods of life as a new family, Tara consistently showed up as a steady, thoughtful guide. She was generous with her time, answered our many questions patiently and with expertise, and helped us feel more confident navigating the early weeks with our newborn. Every visit left us feeling more supported and grounded. I would wholeheartedly recommend Tara to any family looking for a knowledgeable, compassionate, and dependable doula.

- Mirela Tulbure

Elise Silver

Durham, North Carolina

5.0 (1 review)

Elise Silver

18 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Having grown up in Vermont, I was always around breastfeeding mothers, clean living, and being part of a village for new parents. Upon moving to North Carolina in 2015, I realized the silver lining that was missing in childcare- a cohesive option for care for the newest of babies to any age child, while providing a balance of education, nurturing, and love to the parents. I have a wide variety of experience and certifications in pregnancy, labor, birth, and early parenting. I bring passion and expertise to each and every family she serves. My interest in postpartum work was sparked when my little sister was born; I truly believed that this sweet angel was brought into this world as my baby. From this moment on, I knew she had to work with babies and families in some fashion. Essentially, Elise did not choose the doula/nanny life, the doula/nanny life chose her. I offer a variety of services including: Elise brings a variety of experience, education, and certifications to your family: DONA certified birth doula DONA certified postpartum doula Rebozo certified Sleep Consultant Certified Nursing Assistant Family Coach Nanny Placement

Recent review

Elise and her team were absolutely amazing in helping me in the early postpartum days in getting sleep and taking care of my mental health. Additionally, when my 1.5 year old began going through sleep regressions, I hired Elise again for virtual sleep support to help us get through the hardest sleep storm.

- Breonna S.

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