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I plan to give birth in a hospital setting. I don't have a full birthing plan yet. I need help with deciding what I want. My budget would be about $1,000. Does any doula accept insurance? I'd also like more education around the delivery process, such as what I can expect, what I should consider, how I can prepare, etc.

Hello! My husband and I are seeing a private OB currently. We are planning for a hospital birth. We are looking for someone who can provide support to myself(patient) but also my husband. We have a strong faith and believe birthing is a miracle but would love to have a well experienced support system in the room with us from beginning to end. To help calm those nerves, talk us through situations and be a guidance. Also to help voice our wants/needs while in the hospital. Going into it I am hoping for a vaginal delivery, possibly unmedicated. However will assess the situation when it comes. I would love some natural holistic approaches as well.

I am seeking a birth doula and lactation consultant to support me through a planned hospital birth and the immediate postpartum period. I value evidence-based guidance, emotional reassurance, and hands-on support that respects my autonomy and preferences. I plan to give birth in a hospital setting and would like a doula who is experienced navigating hospital environments, collaborating respectfully with medical staff, and advocating for patient-centered care. While I am open to medical interventions if they become necessary, my goal is to have a low-intervention birth whenever safely possible. I am particularly interested in comfort measures such as breathing techniques, movement and positioning, massage, counterpressure, and continuous emotional support during labor. Clear communication, calm presence, and the ability to help me and my partner understand options in the moment are very important to me. My estimated budget for doula and lactation support is moderate and reflects the value I place on experience, availability, and continuity of care. I am open to discussing packages that include prenatal visits, on-call labor support, postpartum follow-up, and lactation assistance. My birth plan emphasizes informed consent, flexibility, and feeling supported and heard throughout the process. I would like support creating a calm birth environment, minimizing unnecessary interventions, and encouraging immediate skin-to-skin contact after birth when possible. I also value support for my partner so they feel confident and involved during labor and delivery. In addition, I am seeking a lactation consultant who can provide both prenatal education and postpartum, hands-on breastfeeding support. I would like guidance with establishing breastfeeding, ensuring a proper latch, understanding feeding cues, and troubleshooting common challenges such as soreness, supply concerns, or newborn feeding issues. I am interested in evidence-based, nonjudgmental support that aligns with my feeding goals while remaining flexible if circumstances change. Overall, I am looking for professionals who are warm, knowledgeable, inclusive, and respectful, and who can provide reassurance, practical tools, and advocacy to help me feel confident and supported throughout birth and early feeding

First time mom, natural home birth with assistance of midwives. Home in downtown Floyd, VA. Midwives located in Roanoke. Looking for a doula that would accept Medicaid if available.

I wanna give birth at home with a very good experience

I plan to give birth at South Nassau hospital and would like to have a natural birth.

i want to birth at home. me and my partner would like to speak with someone about birth plans etc

Birth: white plains hospital Budget: $3000k Birth plan: VBAC can use TENS unit, unmedicated, hx of preeclampsia during first labor

I plan to give birth in a hospital as this is a high-risk pregnancy. I have an obgyn, but looking for a doula to assist with advocacy and comfort during the birth. Lookinh more for a holistic approach doula.

Plan to give birth at home don’t have a birthing plan o just want to see what my options are as of right now o don’t have a budget. I am looking into VBAC.

Plan to deliver in Greenville NC and want an Unmedicated birth.

Home birth Shopping around to find a birth/postpartum doula with Christian faith background Medically unassisted free birth w/water birth at home as possible

ECU Health Medical Center $1500 Unmedicated, natural

I want to have a home birth I don’t have a budget as of yet I just want to get an estimate and my birth plan is as follows (based on hospital setting but can also apply to home birth) Birth Preferences Environment •Dim lighting •Calm music / nature sounds •Minimal staff and interruptions •Essential oils or natural scents allowed •Freedom to move, walk, or change positions •Access to birthing ball, tub, or shower •Partner present at all times ⸻ Labor Preferences •I decline to labor with pain medication. •I prefer natural pain relief methods such as: • Breathing and relaxation techniques • Movement and position changes • Warm compresses or water therapy (shower/tub) • Massage or counterpressure • Visualization / prayer / affirmations • I prefer intermittent fetal monitoring instead of continuous. • I DECLINE unnecessary vaginal exams. • I DECLINE IV, unless medically necessary (saline lock only if needed). • I DECLINE labor induction or augmentation (Pitocin, breaking water) unless medically required. ⸻ Delivery Preferences • I prefer to push in upright or side-lying positions. • I prefer to follow my body’s natural urges to push. • I prefer to avoid episiotomy (allow tearing if needed). • I prefer delayed cord clamping • I prefer partner to cut the umbilical cord. • I prefer immediate skin-to-skin contact after birth. ⸻ After Birth • Baby to stay with me at all times (rooming in). • I plan to breastfeed exclusively; please no formula or pacifiers. • No interruptions during bonding time. • If baby needs to be taken to nursery, partner accompanies baby. • I prefer to delay the first bath until at least 24 hours after birth. ⸻ In Case of Cesarean (If Needed) • Gentle or family-centered cesarean (clear drape, music allowed). • Partner present during surgery. • Immediate skin-to-skin if possible, or with partner. • Delayed cord clamping if possible. • Breastfeeding in recovery room.

I plan to give birth at the hospital but a at home birth would be ideal. My budget is low because i’m not working. My birth plan is someone who will advocate my needs to an unmediated birth, helping with all things to get through the birth.

Hello, I am in the need for a doula for my current pregnancy. It has been something I’ve wanted to do but unfortunately my first pregnancy didn’t go as planned, so with this one I would like the support and the help that a doula can provide.

I plan to give birth at the hospital. I would appreciate receiving limited prenatal support, birthing support and postpartum support. My main needs are postpartum support. My estimated budget is $2000. I would like to receive medical intervention/medication. I would like to delay cord cutting and engage in delayed baths. I am open to other birthing plan options.

Hospital. No budget. Would like a non medicated natural childbirth. Water birth is an option I would like to explore. I would appreciate a Christian faith based background doula.

Hello, I am looking for an at home as holistic as possible birth. I already have a 10 year old I am now 35. First pregnancy was amazing everything went well. Vaginal birth. I do not make a lot of money so of ours if insurance pays it would be ideal but I have to explore to see how much it would be so I can start to save now!

I want to give birth at home. I hope to be covered by insurance.