Doulas in Washington

Hiring a doula in Washington

A doula is a trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to a mother before, during and shortly after childbirth to help her achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible.

Doulas are not medical professionals, but they are an invaluable asset to have on your birth team. They are there to provide support and guidance, answer any questions you may have, and help you advocate for yourself and your baby.

There are many things a doula can help with, but here are some of the most common:

1. Creating a birth plan: A doula can help you figure out what you want and need for your birth, and then help you communicate those wishes to your care provider.

2. Staying calm and relaxed: Childbirth is an intense experience, both physically and emotionally. A doula can help you stay focused and calm during labor, which can help you manage the pain and make better decisions.

3. Pain management: A doula can provide counter-pressure during contractions, help you find comfortable positions, and offer massage and other relaxation techniques.

4. Breastfeeding support: A doula can help you get started with breastfeeding, and provide guidance and support if you run into any difficulties.

5. Postpartum support: A doula can help you recover physically and emotionally after childbirth, and adjust to life with a new baby. They can also provide guidance on newborn care and breastfeeding.

Top doula businesses in Washington

Below are some of the best doula businesses in Washington:

Business Name	Rating	Categories	Phone Number	Address
Your Water Birth	1 review	Midwives, Doulas	+15099628630	1205 N Delphine St, Ellensburg, WA 98926
Merry Doula	5 reviews	Doulas	+14252437551	Bellevue, WA 98006
Doula Deb	4 reviews	Childbirth Education, Doulas, Sleep Specialists	+12069222051	Tacoma, WA 98445
Fern Lactation	17 reviews	Lactation Services	+12537801700	4141 6th Ave, Ste C, Tacoma, WA 98406
TulaDoula Birth Services	3 reviews	Doulas	+12069739155	Lynnwood, WA 98052
Bayside Birth	1 review	Midwives, Doulas, Placenta Encapsulations	+14254050278	11314 4th Ave W, Ste 108, Everett, WA 98204
Jess Nicole	6 reviews	Trainers, Prenatal/Perinatal Care		Lake Stevens, WA 98258
El Camino Midwifery	4 reviews	Lactation Services	+12532714122	Tacoma, WA 92058

Individual Doulas in Washington by price:

We have also compiled a list of individual doulas working in Washington and their prices. Please see this table and reach out to us if you are a doula and would like to be included:

Doulas in Washington

wdt_ID	Name	Clinic Name	Birth Fee	Postpartum Rate - hourly	Clients per month	Type of practice	Contact	Birth Doula Certifications	Birth Doula Experience	Postpartum Doula Experience	Doula Training	Type of Practice	Attends Hospital Births	Attends Birth Center Births	Attends Home Center Births	College Education	Relevant volunteer or advocacy work	Fee details	Phone	State	Full Address	Service Range
2268	Angela Hodge	Angela Hodge Birth Services	$800 to $1200		1 to 3	Solo practice	https://www.angelahodgebirthservices.com	Pacific Association for Labor Support (PALS) - Certified Doula	3 years and 28 births attended		DONA International, September 2018	Type of practice: Solo practice	Attends hospital births? Some HospitalsHappy to attend hospital births in Seattle and Tacoma	Attends birth center births? All Birth CentersI birthed my three children at birth centers in Seattle.	Attends home births? Any Home BirthHappy and honored to assist in the home.	MA/MS	Volunteer birth doula with St. Joseph hospital in Tacoma, Nurture Seattle parent mentor	As a doula and birth photographer, I honor the remarkable differences in each birth story, and hope to encourage parents to trust in themselves and the birth process. I am a certified birth photographer through Birth Becomes You, a childbirth educator with the Parent Trust/Great Starts organization, and a volunteer doula with St. Joseph hospital in Tacoma. I live on Vashon Island and serve people in the Seattle area, Tacoma, and Kitsap County. I always ensure back-up doulas are available in my service areas. Currently I am charging $800 for birth photography, $1,000 for doula services, and $1,200 for a combined doula and photography package. However, I will happily discuss reduced pricing and sliding scale solutions for those in financial need. No family will be turned away for lack of funds. I take covid precautions seriously and have been fully vaccinated.		Washington	Seattle, WA	20 miles
2269	Ashley Weyers, CD	Rove Perinatal Services	$1250 to $1750	45	1 to 4 births and 1 to 2 postpartum families	Solo practice	https://roveperinatal.com	Pacific Association for Labor Support (PALS) - Certified Doula	0 years and 23 births attended	0 years and 5 families served	DONA International, March 2020,DONA International, March 2021	Type of practice: Solo practice	Attends hospital births? All Hospitals	Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers	Attends home births? Any Home Birth	MA/MS	I am a volunteer with Open Arms Perinatal Services, delivering diapers, wipes, and other supplies to families in the community.	My fees operate on a sliding scale. You pay what you can based on your family's budget. NEW: Birth+Postpartum Package for $2,750-$4,250 (visit my website for more info).	4258707511	Washington	Seattle, WA	25 miles
2270	Leigh McBride, CD(DONA)	Expecting Joy Company	$1200 to $1400		2 to 4	Doula agency employee	https://www.expectingjoy.com/team/leigh-mcbride	DONA International - Certified Birth Doula	4 years and 52 births attended		DoulaBuilders, July 2015,DONA International, February 2017	Type of practice: Doula agency employee	Attends hospital births? All HospitalsI attend births at all King County and upper Pierce County hospitals (No Snohomish County hospitals). I have attended births at Evergreen, Good Samaritan, Northwest, Overlake, Swedish First Hill, Swedish Issaquah, St. Anne (Highline), St. Elizabeth, St. Joseph, UW and Valley Medical.	Attends birth center births? All Birth CentersI attend births at all King County and upper Pierce County birth centers. I have attended births at the Center for Birth, Moonrise Birth Center and the Puget Sound Birth Centers in Kirkland and Renton.	Attends home births? Any Home BirthI commute up to 30 miles from Renton.	BA/BS	As your doula, I will provide support, information, and hands-on training in the hopes that you and your family feel supported and empowered. I look forward to meeting you! Birth Doula: Fees include 2 prenatal visits, on call from 38 weeks until birth, unlimited text and email support, continuous labor support and 1 postpartum visit. Placenta Encapsulation fee: $250			Washington	Renton, WA	30 miles No Ferries \| No Kitsap County
2271	Sean Hoke & Kalyn Hulten	Let It Be Birth	$1,300		8	Partnership with 1 other doula	http://www.letitbebirth.com/sean--kalyn.html	Pacific Association for Labor Support (PALS) - Certified Doula	10 years and 120 births attended		Birth Arts International, May 2012,PALS Doulas, May 2021	Type of practice: Partnership with 1 other doula	Attends hospital births? All HospitalsOur range includes Swedish (Edmonds and Issaquah), UWMC Main and Northwest Campus, Evergreen, Overlake and Providence Hospitals. If your hospital is not in this area, please inquire and we can discuss options! Our goal in a hospital birth is to meet you at your home and help navigate the portion of your labor you wish to do there, then assist with helping you get to the hospital where we provide excellent labor support and help you advocate for your care and personal birth goals.	Attends birth center births? All Birth CentersWe are happy to attend your birth in any of our local birth centers!	Attends home births? Any Home Birth	AA/AS	We offer our full doula package for $1300. A $500 nonrefundable retainer is collected upon hire and the remainder is due at the second prenatal visit. Please see our website for more information!			Washington	Monroe, WA	30 miles
2272	Amber Hohl	Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula Care	$1800 to $2200	40	4 to 5 births and 1 to 2 postpartum families	Partnership with 1 other doula	https://www.supportmybirth.com	Pacific Association for Labor Support (PALS) - Certified Doula,Northwest Association of Postpartum Support (NAPS) - Certified Postpartum Doula	10 years and 131 births attended	3 years and 20 families served	MaternityWise, October 2011,Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA), October 2017,Hypnobabies, June 2021	Type of practice: Partnership with 1 other doula	Attends hospital births? All Hospitals	Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers	Attends home births? Any Home Birth	AA/AS	PALS member, NAPS member, Former doula for MN Prison Doula Program	We offer a sliding scale so you can pay anywhere in our range. We also offer pro bono support and reduced fee if needed.	206-919-1146	Washington	Bothell, WA	13 miles
2273	Martha Snyder	Brave Steps Doula Services	$600 to $700	$25 to $35	1 to 3 births and 1 to 3 postpartum families	Solo practice	https://BraveStepsDoulaServices.com/	Bebo Mia - Certified Maternal Support Practioner,Bebo Mia - Certified Maternal Support Practioner	2 years and 3 births attended	2 years and 4 families served	Bebo Mia, June 2018	Type of practice: Solo practice	Attends hospital births? All Hospitals	Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers	Attends home births? Some Home BirthsNo planned unattended births	BA/BS	Fertility Doula, Board Member of The Rosemary Foundation for Maternal Care			Washington	Vancouver, WA	15 miles
2274	Amanda Clarke-Ray M.Ed., CD(DONA)	Amanda Clarke-Ray Doula Services	$1,600	35	1 to 2 births and 1 to 2 postpartum families	Solo practice	https://amandaclarke-raydoula.com	DONA International - Certified Birth Doula	3 years and 57 births attended	3 years and 11 families served	DONA International, July 2018	Type of practice: Solo practice	Postpartum limits/restrictions: No smokers	Attends hospital births? Some HospitalsServing Evergreen, Overlake, Swedish Issaquah, Swedish Edmonds, Swedish First Hill, UW Medical Center, Northwest Hospital	Attends birth center births? Some Birth CentersServing Eastside Birth Center, Puget Sound Birth Center Kirkland and Renton, Center for Birth, Sprout Birth Center	MA/MS	Attends home births? Some Home Births	Assisted in Penny Simkin's home and hospital birth classes.		Washington	Duvall, WA	20 miles No ferries
2275	Suzanne Ledbetter, CD(DONA)(PALS)	Birth Doula & Photographer	$1300 to $1600	$35 to $40	1 to 4 births and 0 to 2 postpartum families	Solo practice	https://thedoulaphotographer.com/	DONA International - Certified Birth Doula,Pacific Association for Labor Support (PALS) - Certified Doula	4 years and 83 births attended	3 years and 14 families served	Big Belly Services, June 2019	Type of practice: Solo practice	Postpartum limits/restrictions: FULLY COVID VACCINATED* **Postpartum only offered to birth clients.	Attends hospital births? All HospitalsSwedish Edmonds, Issaquah and first hill, UW Montlake, Northwest and Valley, Evergreen, Multicare, St Joes, Frances, and Elizabeth, Good Sam, and more	Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers		Attends home births? Any Home Birth	When I am not a part of the birth world I enjoy being a Make a Wish wish grantor. I also volunteer with autism programs thanks to my own children introducing me to a whole new world of parenting.	2062258276	Washington	Renton, WA	40 miles Open to discussing travel if you are out of the area.
2276	Cheryl Murfin, MA/IAEd, CD	Nesting Instincts	$3,000	65	1 births and 1 postpartum families	Partnership with 1 other doula	http://nestinginstinctsseattle.com/	Pacific Association for Labor Support (PALS) - Certified Doula	20 years and 1000 births attended	15 years and 200 families served	DONA International, January 2003	Type of practice: Partnership with 1 other doula	Postpartum limits/restrictions: Due to severe allergy to tobacco, I am unable to work in a household with smokers.	Attends hospital births? All HospitalsAs your doula, I trust that you know what is best for you, your body and your baby. You are the expert here.I also understand that every woman comes to her birth with a unique life story and unique needs and therefore no one else can or should tell you what is best for you. Some women are more comfortable in a hospital setting for their birth and I fully support that choice. My own birthing experience includes hospital and home labors, each exactly where it should have been. For numerous reasons, some personal and some medical, a birthing woman may require one or many interventions. Whether in a hospital, birth center or at home, it is your body, your baby, your birth. I will listen to your story and be a resource for evidence-based information as you decide when, where and how to have your baby. Research shows clearly that for mothers and babies in low risk pregnancies, little or no intervention during birth yields the best outcomes in terms of material and infant health, successful breastfeeding and other indicators of well being. But for all its simple, incredible and precision mechanics, birth can sometimes be unpredictable and complicated. The best choices come from having information and strong support. Toward that end, I will seek to provide you with the most accurate, unbiased information possible as your transition into parenthood and I will strive to be strength for your journey. If you are expecting a loss, disability, adoption or other circumstance that requires special time and attention or expertise, please give me a call. These are areas in which I have ample experience and a particular desire to assist mothers and families.	Attends birth center births? All Birth CentersIf you have chosen a birth center for your family you have made a strong commitment to an unmedicated birth and I applaud you for that your choice. You have chosen a setting that will help you meet your goals. But whether you birth at a center, at home or in the hospital, you can expect the same focused, compassionate, information-based care from me. Every labor has its highs and lows and it is my goal to provide steady, centered support for you through it all. As a midwifey consumer myself, I am thrilled you have chosen to entrust your care and your baby into the hands of providers who fully trust birth, believe in your personal power and in your body and are pledged to protect this sacred moment for your baby.	BA/BS	Attends home births? Any Home BirthIf you are having your baby at home you have made a commitment to an unmedicated, truly family-centered birth and I am very excited for you and your family! But again, whether you birth at a center, at home or in the hospital, you can expect the same focused, compassionate, information-based care from me. Even in the more comforting and quiet setting of home, your experience of birth will be heightened by steady, centered support and it is my goal to be just that for you and your family through it all. Research shows that home birth is as safe or safer than hospital delivery for healthy low risk mothers and babies. I am thrilled you have chosen to entrust your care and your baby into the hands of profession midwives--providers who fully trust birth, believe in your personal power and in your body and are pledged to protect this sacred moment for your baby.	* Managing Editor A New Arrival Magazine (current) * Contributing Editor Seattle's Child Magazine (current) * Seattle Midwifery School Board of Directors (2009) * Former Executive Director: Seattle Midwifery School (2005-2008) * Former Board Member Association for Midwifery Educators * Former Board Member A Matter of Spirit * University of Washington Certificate in Nonprofit Management * Communications Director Children's Home Society of Washington	206.604.3280	Washington	Seattle, WA	15 miles Additional fees for clients more than 15 miles
2277	Lola Katschke CD(PALS), PCD(NAPS), CLE	Lola The Doula Care Services LLC	$1300 to $1800	$40 to $45	1 births and 1 to 2 postpartum families	Solo practice	http://www.lolathedoula.com	Pacific Association for Labor Support (PALS) - Certified Doula,Northwest Association of Postpartum Support (NAPS) - Certified Postpartum Doula	1 years and 20 births attended	1 years and 29 families served	DONA International, January 2020,DONA International, July 2020	Type of practice: Solo practice	Postpartum limits/restrictions: No heavy duty cleaning ( e.g., bathroom, windows, yard work)	Attends hospital births? All Hospitals	Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers	BA/BS	Attends home births? Any Home Birthno unassisted births	My interest in birth work was very organic as a continuation of the childcare and teaching experiences I had both here and in South America. I grew up in warm Sao Paulo, Brazil, and after moving to Seattle, I dove deep into my calling to be a birth and postpartum doula. I realized that I had a unique ability to recognize and cater to peoples’ individual needs and to support them in their transition to parenthood. These skills are the foundation of my doula practice. When I think about the significant impact of my work as a doula can have on people’s lives, it immediately warms my heart. Knowing that I am the person who can assess their needs and bring the needed comfort and calm presence is both a great responsibility and a great joy. I enter each birthing situation with confidence and ease, and leave my work with a family knowing they have solid tools and confidence in their parenting skills. When I join a family during labor, I appreciate and honor that I am participating in one of the most important moments in their lives. I can adjust my support strategies to meet a family’s needs, reassure them of the good progress of the birthing person, and accompany them on that beautiful path until the baby is in their arms. As a Latina immigrant, I have experienced the challenges of adjusting to life in a new country without family nearby. I know first-hand how challenging it can be to reach out to a new support network for help. There is a lot of trust in a doula and birthing parent relationship. Everyone experiences new emotions, and these feelings can be scary. I am there to provide comfort as well as to share information to help the birthing family make informed and empowered decisions. -- Certified Lactation Educator / Certified Sleep Educator / Spinning Babies Supporter --	206 887 6871	Washington	Seattle, WA	10 miles
	Name	Clinic Name	Birth Fee	Postpartum Rate - hourly	Clients per month	Type of practice	Contact	Birth Doula Certifications	Birth Doula Experience	Postpartum Doula Experience	Doula Training	Type of Practice	Attends Hospital Births	Attends Birth Center Births	Attends Home Center Births	College Education	Relevant volunteer or advocacy work	Fee details	Phone	State	Full Address	Service Range

Doulas in Washington: Business Spotlight

Doula in Vancouver, WA Area

Sherilee Valenta

Business Name: Baby Nest Birth Services
Email: babynestbirth@gmail.com
Website:www.babynestbirth.com
Phone: 360-525-3432
Experience:
We have over 10 years experience in hospitals, birth centers and home births, natural and water births, VBAC, gentle cesareans, epidural and medicated births. Very comfortable with all hospital protocols and have privileges at all local Vancouver, Washington, Portland, Oregon and surrounding area hospitals. Certified Bradley Instructor & Doula, AAHCC,IPPA, DONA.

Services Offered:

We offer birth services for pregnancy, birth and postpartum including classes, doula support and placenta encapsulation. We offer Bradley Method Classes to help prepare the couple for a natural birth. We have two Certified Placenta Specialists (IPPA) providing placenta encapsulation and tinctures. In our agency we have supported over 300 births as birth doulas, bringing comfort and calm to the couple as they bring their baby into the world. Also has a Certified Postpartum Doula for support after the birth, and to hep the adjustment to having a baby.

Doula in Puyallup, WA

Amber Cates

Business Name: Love and Passion Birth Doula
Email: ambercates21@yahoo.com
Website: Under Construction
Facebook: www.facebook.com/loveandpassion21

Experience:

Personal birth experience, unmedicated vaginal birth. Other birth experience prior to starting doula career. Enrolled into StillBirthDay University as a student, working towards certification to become a StillBirthDay Birth and Bereavement Doula. Currently certifying through Tiny Love Training and Certification.

My job is to work for you and support you and your family through the journey that lays ahead. No matter the choice, or the outcome.

Doula Services Offered:
I attend hospital births, birth center deliveries and will attend home births if there are no risk indicators. I also offer the following services:

Belly casting
Pregnancy and Childbirth support
Postpartum support ( Cesareans included )
Breastfeeding Support
Support for military families
Rebozo Novice, Rebozo Apprentice Certified through Gena Kirby.

Doula in Seattle, WA

Victoria Swinghamer

Business Name: Power Full Birth
Email: victoria@powerfullbirth.com
Website: www.powerfullbirth.com

Experience:

I am a DONA trained doula as well as a Childbirth Educator offering personally tailored childbirth education classes, one-on-one support calls for any concern, question, or worry you may be having. I have experience in hospital births, military support, and non-medical childbirth.

Doula Services Offered:

I am currently serving the Seattle area. See my website for doula packages or contact me if you are in financial need; willing to provide services on a sliding scale or for reduced fees.

Jenne Alderks, M.Ed., CD/PCD(DONA)

Business Name: Seattle Holistic Doula
Email: jennedoula@gmail.com
Website:www.seattleholisticdoula.com
Phone: 206-229-3030

Experience:

I am DONA certified birth doula as well as a certified postpartum doula and trained childbirth educator. I attend births in area hospitals, birth centers and homes. I am also certified in CPR, first aid and neonatal resuscitation.

Doula Services Offered:

I provide birth doula services to families in the greater Seattle area and postpartum support to doula clients. Additionally, I offer in home childbirth education, Rebozo and Bengkung belly binding.