How Much Does a Birth or Postpartum Doula Cost in Reading, PA?

Doulas near Reading, PA charge a median $1,300 per package ($475–$2,024) and $45/hr ($40–$55), from 1,675 prices by 606 providers on Bornbir.

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Median package price

$1,300

Typical range $475–$2,024

Median hourly rate

$45/hr

Typical range $40–$55/hr

Near Reading Pennsylvania United States
Median package $1,300 $1,000 $1,100
Typical package range $475–$2,024 $400–$1,600 $450–$1,800
Median hourly rate $45/hr $40/hr $45/hr

Based on 1,675 package prices from 606 providers listed on Bornbir within 150 miles of Reading, PA. Updated October 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 Reading 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 Reading, 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.

Want a quick estimate first? Try our doula cost calculator to see live birth and postpartum doula price ranges computed from packages doulas publish on Bornbir.

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Found 203 Doulas in Reading, PA

Melissa Meadows

Bel Air, Maryland 16 years of experience

5.0 (4 reviews)

Melissa Meadows

Responds within an hour Accepts insurance
$45/hr

Hello , I'm Melissa Meadows, a Certified Postpartum Doula and Newborn Care Specialist with over 15 years experience. I provide nurturing ,personalized care to support families and help parents feel confident and prepared as they transition into life with a newborn. My services focus on providing advanced personal care and recovery support for postpartum parents while ensuring newborns receive expert care. From offering practical guidance and professional expertice to emotional support, I work hand-in-hand with families to creat a peaceful and empowering postartum experience.

Recent review

Finding Melissa was one of the greatest gifts during my postpartum recovery. She truly became family to us. From the moment she walked into our home, she brought such a calming, loving presence that immediately put me at ease during one of the most vulnerable times in my life. Not only is she incredible with babies, but she also takes care of moms in a way that is hard to fully put into words. She helped ease my postpartum anxiety, encouraged me constantly, and made me feel supported, capable, and cared for every single day. She celebrated the wins with me, reassured me during the hard moments, and genuinely made my recovery experience so much more positive than I ever imagined it could be. She was amazing with our baby overnight, helped us establish routines, gave us confidence as parents, and somehow always knew exactly what we needed before we even had to ask. Getting real rest and knowing our baby was in such loving, capable hands was life changing. Melissa is not just a postpartum doula. She is a night angel, a support system, and one of the most special people we’ve ever welcomed into our home. I genuinely cannot recommend her enough. Any family would be beyond lucky to have her during such an important chapter of life.

- Arielle P.

Gabrielle Palinkas

Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania 2 years of experience

Gabrielle Palinkas

Packages from $1,300

Welcome! My name is Gabrielle Palinkas, but you can call me Gabby! I am a birth doula ready to help families have the best birth experience possible! I support all births, whether you want to give birth at home with no medication or in a hospital with a planned c-section. I believe that your birth should be all about you! I am a fully trained birth doula on my way to certification through DONA International! I completed all of my required education for certification in January 2024. I am very excited to be certified through DONA International, the leader in evidence-based doula training, certification, and continuing education. As a birth doula I am there to provide physical and emotional support to you throughout pregnancy and birth, as well as support your birthing partner to be as involved in your birth as they wish to be. I also provide evidence-based resources to prepare you to make informed decisions that are best for you and your growing family. One of my focuses is to keep expanding on my knowledge and services to better support my clients. I am very excited to learn about and add postpartum support and lactation support especially! I am also a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician ready to help you with your child seat installation needs, from infant carriers to regular seat belt use. I especially love helping find the best way to fit multiple child seats and children as I know how stressful that can be!

Becky Delp

Macungie, Pennsylvania 15 years of experience

5.0 (3 reviews)

Becky Delp Background checked · Oct 2026

NPI verified Accepts insurance
$45/hr

My name is Becky Delp. I’m a ProDoula Certified Postpartum and Infant Care Doula, CPR and First Aid Certified, with years of experience in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, the Nursery, and NICU. As a mother of four, grandmother of six, and former foster parent to many babies, including those with medical needs, caring for families has always been close to my heart. At HoneyMama Doulas, my mission is to provide compassionate, nonjudgmental support that helps families feel confident, cared for, and rested during the postpartum journey. Whether you need overnight newborn care, NICU-informed support, or a little extra help settling into life with your new baby, I’m here to walk alongside you with warmth and understanding. 💛

Recent review

We truly can’t say enough wonderful things about Becky. She was with our family overnight until our son was six weeks old, and was such a special part of those early weeks postpartum. Becky has such a warm, calm, and reassuring presence, and from the beginning she felt like the perfect fit for our family. She was communicative, kind, dependable, and someone we trusted completely with our newborn. Having her in our home always felt easy and natural. I was breastfeeding, and Becky helped me figure out a schedule that allowed me to get longer stretches of sleep while still keeping up with feeding and pumping. She would bag and store my milk, take care of my pump parts, and handle all of those little overnight tasks so I could get back to sleep as quickly as possible. Having that extra rest made such a difference in helping me recover and feel more like myself during those first several weeks postpartum. More than anything, Becky genuinely cared for our whole family. Our son loved her, our toddler loved her, and we always felt completely comfortable knowing our baby was in her care. She became such a seamless part of our family during a really special and vulnerable time. We were so sad when our time with her came to an end at six weeks, and we truly miss having her here every day. We feel incredibly lucky that Becky was part of our son’s first weeks and would recommend her wholeheartedly to any family looking for warm, trustworthy, and compassionate postpartum support.

- Katelyn Elkomey

Rachel Murphy

Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania 3 years of experience

5.0 (3 reviews)

Rachel Murphy

Packages from $40

Hi, I’m Rachel! I’m a birth doula based in Perkiomenville, PA, and I love supporting families in both Montgomery and Bucks counties. My passion for this work comes from wanting to help parents feel cared for and confident as they step into the big transition of welcoming a new baby. As your doula, I’ll be there to support both you and your partner—helping you feel calm, prepared, and confident through birth and into postpartum. Think of me as a steady, reassuring presence by your side throughout the whole journey. When I’m not at a birth, you’ll usually find me outside with my husband and daughter, soaking up the fresh air. And in quieter moments, I love to knit—especially baby blankets, which have become my favorite little keepsakes to make.

Recent review

Rachel is exceptional. Working with her as our Doula for my first pregnancy was the best decision my husband and I made. She provided valuable prenatal education and resources along with being readily available to answer questions and discuss anything I was concerned about. During labor, Rachel served as a kind, steady and calming cheerleader and coach not just for me, but for my husband as well. He felt just as supported and cared for as I did. I had a long and difficult labor that ended with a C-section and I do not exaggerate when I say that I wouldn’t have survived without Rachel. She did everything from walking my husband through different comfort measures to help me, to holding me through the epidural procedure, and feeding me honey sticks to help keep my energy up. She was a calming and encouraging presence through our biggest life change of becoming parents. I deeply appreciated that postpartum visits are part of what Rachel offers. Those meetings were so helpful in processing through the birth experience and all that comes with postpartum healing and caring for a newborn. Rachel is a life saver and just a genuinely wonderful person. I highly recommend working with her!

- Casey Bonner

Lauren Cordon

Lebanon, Pennsylvania 3 years of experience

5.0 (4 reviews)

Lauren Cordon

Accepts insurance
Packages from $150 · $40/hr

I am constantly motivated to be the best version of myself every day. I enjoy learning and enjoy serving. I love spending time with family and friends. I hope that with my professional attitude, welcoming demeanor, love of serving, and calming spirit, I will be able to support, care, and help countless expectant families. I focus on tailored care that is specific to each client or family. And I hope that I can help you! Text 4845091452 for all inquiries.

Recent review

Lauren Cordon was amazing. I went into labor early, before I could even have a full consultation with her. She still immediately left to come to the hospital so I wouldn't be alone through the labor, as I'm a single mother. She stayed from when I was 6cm dilated until an hour after the birth, making sure I was good for her to leave even then. She showed support, constantly checking up on me through the process, holding my hand as needed, getting me whatever items I needed like my drinks or phone etc. She has medical knowledge, and was able to answer questions I had about the labor process, what certain equipment and such were in the room, and when I had a medical emergency during contractions, she immediately jumped to help the medical staff how she could, getting any items and furniture out of the way to make room, seeing what she could do for the staff, and making sure I was comfortable still. When my daughter was born, she made sure to take pictures for me when she was getting weighed and measured, as I was stuck in the bed and couldnt do it myself. She also messaged my parents when I asked her to, to keep them updated. After the birth, she kept in touch, making sure I knew she was still here for me, and that I knew what all her services offered, including 5 postpartum sessions in the first 3 months following the birth. I have yet to use these sessions but it is a very helpful thing to offer. I highly recommend this company and this specific doula.

- Hope M.

Madhumitha Rajakittu

Lancaster, Pennsylvania 5 years of experience

5.0 (18 reviews)

Madhumitha Rajakittu

Packages from $450

I am a certified birth and postpartum doula, certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Lactation educator and Certified Hypnobirthing educator serving Lancaster, York and Harrisburg areas in Pennsylvania. To me, Birth is the most sacred event in nature. And my goal is to empower every birthing person have the birth they desire. I am here to provide emotional, physical and informational support but I am also here to coach the birthing person to see the value and strength they have to do it their intended way. I see it as my utmost privilege to serve the birthing community.

Recent review

We are so thankful to have found Madhu going into my second pregnancy. I was looking for support and encouragement as I prepared mentally for VBAC, and I really felt aligned with how Madhu presented her methods. Leading up to delivery, Madhu instructed me on very specific exercises, movement, stretches, and breath work to optimize my posture and calm my nervous system. We met in-person and practiced these moves together to better prepare my husband and I for labor and delivery. As my due date approached, Madhu kept in touch and maintained such a supportive presence, reminding me that things will happen naturally, and to give my body the time and space it needed for spontaneous labor. I found that her simple and steady communication at this point in my pregnancy had the most value. Her support kept me from doubting myself and allowed me to establish the right mindset. Because I had a C-section with my first pregnancy, I didn’t know what to expect with labor pains or even the onset of spontaneous labor as I was previously induced with pitocin and felt quick intense pain. This time around, my water spontaneously broke (at 40 weeks + 5 days) and contractions started soon after. Madhu met my husband and I at the hospital and immediately went into action by helping me work through positions to manage the discomfort. Keeping an open mind and knowing my experience could still result in another C-section, I really felt comfortable having my support systems in place which ultimately helped my mindset along the way. I truly believe I was able to consequently push through some difficult labor pains. Ultimately I ended up having the birth that I wished for, and I’m so thankful for taking each contraction as a moment to work through! Thank you Madhu!

- Jessica Schmitt

Kellie Lynch

West Chester, Pennsylvania 2 years of experience

5.0 (2 reviews)

Kellie Lynch

Responds within a day

Hi, I’m Kellie, a birth doula, pediatric nurse, women’s health herbalist, and the heart behind The Nourished Mother. I bring over a decade of nursing experience into the birth space, along with a deep reverence for the physiology of a woman’s body. My approach blends evidence-based care with herbal wisdom, breathwork, and somatic practices that help women soften, trust, and embody their power during pregnancy and birth. I believe birth preparation is not just about learning positions or writing a birth plan. It is about reconnecting to your body. It is about learning how your breath can soften your pelvic floor. It is about helping your partner feel confident holding you through intensity. It is about cultivating safety in your nervous system so your body can open. During our time together, we will prepare not only for labor, but for postpartum. We will discuss hormonal shifts, recovery, nourishment, support systems, and the emotional transformation into motherhood. I often incorporate herbal teas, grounding rituals, breathwork, and practical postpartum planning into our prenatal sessions. As both a nurse and a doula, I am comfortable navigating conversations with medical providers while also protecting the sacredness of your experience. I am a calm, steady presence who listens deeply and advocates clearly. My hope is that you feel informed, supported, and deeply connected to your body as you step into birth and motherhood. You deserve to feel nourished in every phase ❤️

Recent review

"Working with Kellie has been life-changing. She holds space with such warmth, wisdom, and care. I felt deeply seen and supported as I learned how to reconnect with myself in ways I never imagined. Her ability to guide with both deep knowledge and gentle presence is something truly special. With the tools she gently gave me, I feel confident in taking this next step on my journey ."

- Melissa M.

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