Find Birth Doula Jobs Near Springfield, MA

First time mom, need couching. Unsure of how to do things or how pregnancy really works.

I’m planning to give birth in a hospital because I feel most comfortable having medical support available. I definitely plan on getting an epidural for pain management, but I still want the experience to feel as calm and supported as possible. My budget is around $800–$1,500, depending on what’s included. I’m open to some flexibility if it’s a really good fit and includes prenatal and postpartum support. For my birth plan, I’m hoping for a smooth vaginal delivery, but I’m also realistic and open to whatever is safest for me and the baby. Since I plan on getting an epidural, I’d really like someone who can help me stay relaxed, guide me through the process, and support both me and my partner during labor. Communication is really important to me—I want to understand what’s happening and feel involved in decisions. After birth, I’d love immediate skin-to-skin contact and some guidance during those first few hours. Postpartum support would also be really helpful

Birth doula, baystate springfield, MA, natural birth

Delivering at Manchester Birthing Center, CT. Birth plan: Focused on midwifery care labor & delivery. Would like someone who is a mother and someone younger than 45.

Cooley Dickinson, I’m not sure of a budget yet, I plan to get an epidural at some point during labor but im interested in different pushing positions, definitely want to learn proper breathing/ pushing. And don’t want pitocin or anything like that if it’s not necessary.

I will be giving birth at baystate Springfield. My insurance provider is blue cross blue shield anthem

Giving Birth at Baystate Hospital in Springfield MA. Must take New England Health Insurance Would like Doula to conduct at home visits as well.

Pregnant with baby number 3 and needs assistance with birthing at home! Estimated budget can be discussed and who can accept insurance

1. I plan on giving birth at Hartford Hospital. 2. I am not sure about budget since I just started searching for a birth doula. 3. I am planning on a Low-intervention with a possible walking-epidural only during active labor.

We are in the beginning phases and looking to see if a doula will be a good fit for our growing family. This is my first pregnancy. Looking for a doula with a medical background to help ‘ translate’ and provide explanations of the process, to make the experience more understandable. Looking for guidance on how to choose a OB/ hospital to give birth. In addition, providing guidance on a birth ‘plan’ that will be health for me and the baby. We are going to give birth in a hospital. We would like at least 5-7 years experience. Preferably a doula that can provide pre birth and postpartum support. Mental health check ins, nursing strategies, sleep training etc. the more medical/scientific a background the better to help bridge real life to medical knowledge.

I plan to give birth at home with my midwife. I would like to find a birth & postpartum doula covered under Husky health. I’d like someone to help with pain relief and support during birth and then postpartum, some meals, light cleaning & just overall support for me.

Update: looking for an individual who accepts TRICARE, even if it’s not in network. Having baby 3 at Hartford Hospital, due 2/11. Have never had a doula before, but am a little worried my husband might be traveling for the birth! Looking for services to be completely covered by Tricare ideally. Birth plan is hoped to be similar to others - labor as long as I can and then get an epidural. Have not had a C-section and am not planning on it for this baby.

I’d like someone experienced in natural unmedicated labor there with me while I’m giving birth to my first baby at the hospital. I’d like to pay with insurance and hope to have a smooth and easy birth with the peace of mind of having someone to advocate for me.

Just found out my wife is pregnant she is either 3 weeks or 7 weeks. First ultrasound is scheduled for June 1st. We are Catholic and are interested in learning about natural birthing practices. Want to learn about doulas midwives and how to have either a home birth or a natural hospital birth. Want to learn about how I can advocate for my wife so we don’t get vaccinations and unnecessary procedures. We live in CT and plan to contact with Hartford hospital for our care. I make just under 3k a month with rent at 1250 every month.

Birthing hospital will be saint frances in Hartford CT. No set budget Birth plan: natural birth, low risk for C-section. Looking for someone message technique to help with contractions, breathing exercises, help me navigate my birth plan to hospital staff, etc

This is my first pregnancy, so I’m looking for someone who can guide me and my partner through the process, be an expert sounding board, and to advise us. I have not confirmed just yet but will likely give birth at UMass Memorial in Worcester. My insurance Cigna covers Doula services so hoping to leverage this for payment. I ideally want a natural birth but want to connect with the doula for advice.

Mother-to-be: Skye Renee Hinton Labor support: Elias Jamar Bell (husband, father-to-be), Maribel Hernandez (Mother in law) Rachel Jordan(Skye’s mother) Birth site: UMass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital - Southbridge Campus   My goal is to deliver my baby as safely and naturally as possible without medical interventions unless the benefits outweigh the risks. I plan to participate along with my husband and my care providers in making decisions about my labor, delivery and postpartum care. Listed below are my birth preferences; I understand that final decisions about my care will be discussed and agreed upon in the birthing room with my well-being and the safe delivery of my baby as the most important considerations.   Birth Preferences Early labor and Preparation: ● Spontaneous labor and vaginal delivery ● Limited cervical checks ● No membrane sweep ● No IV ● No Induction Labor: ● No medications, pitocin, epidural, laughing gas, etc. ● No IV ● Use of electronic fetal monitor externally only for an initial 20 minute strip; after that, I would prefer intermittent Doppler monitoring ● Want to move freely, walk around, and labor in preferred positions ● Would like light foods and clear liquids, taken orally ● Little to no lights in the room ● Only my husband, mother, and doula in the room Delivery: ● Vaginal Delivery, No IV ● Labor position: whatever feels most comfortable at the time. No laying on my back. ● No episiotomy, No use of forceps ● I’ll push when I feel the urge ● Immediate skin to skin contact with blanket over mom and baby ● No rubbing the baby (unless obvious medical attention is necessary) ● Delayed cord clamping (Until cord stops pulsating) ● Mom or Dad will cut the cord ● 1+ Golden hour of baby with mother ● Weight + Measurements taken only after 1 hour Postpartum: ● Baby remains in the room with mom and dad throughout entire hospital stay ● Establish breastfeeding, no formula ● No bath for baby ● Leave hospital within 12 hours if baby + mom are healthy ● No vitamin K, No vaccines. Budget is $1,000 to $2,500 Contact info is Elias bell, 857-492-2453 Email: Eliasbell617@gmail.com

My partner and I are both sick and struggling to take care of our baby. She was sick but has recovered. I don’t know if you do overnight shifts for babies recovering from or who have just recovered from illness, or in homes where people are sick, but in case you do, I’m reaching out to see if you might be able to do an overnight shift tonight, tomorrow night, or both so my partner and I can try to rest and recover.

I am early on in navigating my first pregnancy. I will be giving birth at UMass Memorial in Worcester, but I live in Charlton, MA. I am interested in having a birth doula and ideally the same candidate to help when we transition to home life for a few hours. I’m interested in having an unmediated birth, however I am aware that reality might have a different thought. Movement is a necessity for me. I have a wonderful partner, and would like to complement my support team with someone who can help me transition through labor stages as well as navigate the relationship between doctors/nurses.

I plan on a natural hospital birth, although I want to learn more about water birth. My budget is fairly low and I’m looking for an insurance covered doula in Massachusetts.