Doulas in Maine

Hiring a doula in Maine

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.

Individual Doulas in Maine by price:

We have also compiled a list of individual doulas working in Maine 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 Maine

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
1703	Holly Zurer	Holly Zurer, Birth Doula	$0 to $950		0 to 2	Solo practice	https://www.facebook.com/hollyzurerbirthdoula/	Kriya Birth Institute - Certified Birth Doula	11 years and 100 births attended		DONA International, June 2009,toLabor, November 2014	Type of practice: Solo practice	Attends hospital births? All Hospitals	Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers	Attends home births? Any Home Birth	BA/BS	Pro Bono doula services; Pro Bono childbirth education services; Advisory Council Joan G. Lovering Health Center; Volunteer of the year 2014 New Generation Shelter; Womenaid of Greater Portsmouth Board Member	I offer a sliding fee scale based upon a client's ability to pay and I am available to provide virtual services as needed during this difficult time.	603-969-4714	Maine	Kittery, ME	40 miles
1704	Jodi Phinney	Maine Doulas - Your 1st Choice in Doula Support	Not specified	Not specified		Partnership with 2 or more doulas	https://www.mainedoulas.com				DONA International, June 2010,toLabor, August 2011,Hypnobabies, December 2012,HypnoBirthing, July 2013,ProDoula, March 2014	Type of practice: Partnership with 2 or more doulas	Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers	Attends home births? Some Home BirthsI will attend any home birth in which full prenatal care has been received and a midwife is scheduled to be in attendance.	Yearly diaper drive Volunteer/pro-bono services donated yearly				207.200.5102	Maine	Portland, ME	70 miles We serve New England, from North Shore MA to Seacoast NH to Acadia, Midcoast Maine to the mountains of NH
1705	Paige Harris	Mama Bear Doula Services of Maine	$600 to $1200	$25 to $35		Solo practice	https://mamabeardoulaofmaine.com/				DONA International, January 2020	Type of practice: Solo practice	Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers	Attends home births? Any Home Birth					2076517616	Maine	North Waterboro, ME	100 miles
1706	Leah Kohlstrom	Birthing Mothers	$900	$30 to $35	1 to 3 births and 0 to 2 postpartum families	Solo practice	http://www.birthingmothers.com	Birth Arts International - Certified Birth Doula	13 years and 75 births attended	6 years and 11 families served	ALACE (Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators), January 2006,Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA), November 2018	Type of practice: Solo practice	Attends hospital births? All HospitalsI have had very positive hospital experiences and work to develop collaborative relationships with the medical staff. Both of my older children were born in hospitals and I am quite comfortable in this setting. My goal is to create a safe and warm space for the mother to birth despite the often sterile surroundings.	Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers	Attends home births? Any Home BirthHaving given birth to my youngest two children at home, I am quite comfortable with both the theory and reality of birthing at home.		While I have a set rate, I strongly believe that every woman deserves support. As such, I am willing to discuss creative options such as bartering and trade. If you are interested in my services yet feel my fees are out of reach for your family, please call or email to discuss the options.		(207) 331-4682	Maine	Camden, ME	75 miles
1707	Jaleh Dashti-Gibson	Jaleh Dashti-Gibson, CD(DONA)	$900 to $1100		0 to 2	Solo practice		DONA International - Certified Birth Doula	20 years and 80 births attended		DONA International, July 2001	Type of practice: Solo practice	Attends hospital births? Some Hospitals* Currently attending births at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital only	Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers	Attends home births? Some Home BirthsMidwife-attended homebirths only.	PhD				Maine	Eliot, ME	25 miles
1708	Rebecca Goodwin LMT/CD	Birth Alliance- 20 yrs of serving families	$1800 to $2000	Not specified	2 to 5 births and 7 to 10 postpartum families	Partnership with 1 other doula	http://birthallincedoula.com					Type of practice: Partnership with 1 other doula	Clients per month: 2 to 5 births and 7 to 10 postpartum families	Postpartum limits/restrictions: limit on number of overnights in one week for postpartum care. Now offering virtual support as well.	Attends hospital births? All HospitalsOffering virtual doula support as well as home births. Very familiar with staff at all Portland Hospitals.		Attends birth center births? All Birth CentersMany home births as well	Attends home births? Any Home BirthI have experience with many of the home birth midwives in the Portland area.	207-318-8272	Maine	North Yarmouth, ME	100 miles No restriction. Now offering Virtual birth support as well.
1709	Antonia Piccone		$700 to $1000		2 to 4	Solo practice		DONA International - Certified Birth Doula	4 years		DONA International, June 2017	Type of practice: Solo practice	Attends hospital births? All Hospitals	Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers	Attends home births? Any Home Birth	BA/BS	My fee includes 2 prenatal visits, continuous labor and birth support, and 2 postpartum visits. I am open to discussing a payment plan that work best for you.			Maine	Portland, ME	40 miles No ferries
1710	Makenna Hamm	Born to Be a Doula	$150 to $600		1 to 2	Solo practice					DONA International, February 2021	Type of practice: Solo practice	Attends hospital births? All Hospitals	Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers	Attends home births? Any Home Birth	AA/AS				Maine	Old Town, ME	80 miles
1711	Becca Fox	Becca Fox Birthwork	Not specified	Not specified	1 births and 1 to 3 postpartum families	Solo practice	http://www.beccafoxbirthwork.com				Doula Trainings International , June 2021	Type of practice: Solo practice	Attends hospital births? All Hospitals	Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers	Attends home births? Any Home Birth	BA/BS	Please visit my website for a breakdown of my services and fees!			Maine	Wiscasset, ME	40 miles
1712	Monica Libby	May It Be BirthWorks	$200 to $800	$20 to $40	1 to 2 births and 1 to 2 postpartum families	Solo practice					Childbirth International, April 2021,Birth Advocacy Doula Trainings, May 2021	Type of practice: Solo practice	Attends hospital births? All HospitalsI am fully vaccinated against COVID-19.	Attends birth center births? All Birth CentersVaries due to COVID restrictions and birth center guidelines.	Attends home births? Any Home BirthIncluding freebirth.		I strongly believe doula care should be accessible for all. I offer bundles, discounts, monthly installments, and a sliding scale determined on a case by case basis. I will be discounting my services for the remainder of 2021, as I work through my own postpartum period and gain experience. Contact me for more information.			Maine	Limington, ME	60 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