Doulas in North Dakota

Hiring a doula in North Dakota

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 North Dakota by price:

We have also compiled a list of individual doulas working in North Dakota 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 North Dakota

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
2155	Kathy Paul	Meadowlark Birth	$750		1 to 4	Solo practice	https://www.facebook.com/Meadowlarkbirth				DONA International, November 2020	Type of practice: Solo practice	Attends hospital births? All Hospitals	Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers	Attends home births? Some Home BirthsNeed to have midwife or trained medical provider present.	BA/BS	Extensive training in providing trauma-informed care		701-404-9134	North Dakota	Bismarck, ND	100 miles Taking births outside of the Bismarck/Mandan area on a case by case basis
2156	Sherrica Blackmon	An Intimate Beginning, LLC	$600		1 to 5	Solo practice	Https://www.anintimatebeginning.com				DONA International, August 2020	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				North Dakota	Minot AFB, ND	100 miles
2157	Ali Hein	Embraced Birth	$800		1 to 2	Solo practice	https://embracedbirth.com				DONA International, February 2019	Type of practice: Solo practice	Attends hospital births? All Hospitals	Attends birth center births? No Birth CentersCurrently there are no Birth Centers in this area.	Attends home births? Any Home Birth	AA/AS	Peer Support Volunteer at our local Baby Cafe.	For all fee inquiries, please email me at ali@embracedbirth.com	701-220-2345	North Dakota	Wing, ND	75 miles
2158	Paige Pederson	Beloved Birth	$250 to $650		1 to 5	Solo practice	http://paigepederson21.wixsite.com/belovedbirth				DONA International, November 2020	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: - 1-2 prenatal visits -24/7 on-call availability starting 2 weeks prior to your estimated due date until baby is born -Support during designated hours upon hiring -Support at your labor and birth -Support up to 3 hours after the birth of your baby -1-2 postpartum visits			North Dakota	Fargo, ND	60 miles
2159	Sophia Cardillo	Bide With	$600 to $725		1 to 2	Solo practice	Http://www.bidewith.com				Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA), October 2019	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	$725 - In person Doula package: constant support throughout labor and birth - comfort measures & maintaining peaceful environment, three prenatal visits with you and your partner - to get to know you & your birth preferences & prepare you to enter your birth feeling confident, one postpartum visit to make sure you and baby are off to the best possible start - assist with feeding, bonding, light chores, Available via text to answer any questions/concerns with evidenced based information. $600 - Virtual Doula package: three prenatal and one postpartum session on google meetings, Marco Polo video chat for weekly checkins and to answer any questions that arise, phone call after each prenatal visit with your health professional constant virtual support during labor and birth (up to 12+ hours). Please do not hesitate to reach out over email bidewith@gmail. Payment plans are possible as well as partial scholarships. I look forward to meeting you and seeing if we are a good match!		6097460130	North Dakota	Bismarck, ND	90 miles
2160	Jennifer P Kross	Childbirth Education Jamestown	$450		1	Solo practice	https://www.childbirtheducationjamestown.com/				DONA International, November 2020	Type of practice: Solo practice	Attends hospital births? All Hospitals	Attends birth center births? All Birth CentersThere are no "birth centers" in my community, but I would attend a birth at a birth center if the opportunity arose.	Attends home births? Some Home Births	MA/MS			701-368-9329	North Dakota	Jamestown, ND	50 miles Weather permitting
2161	Robin Fuehrer, CD(DONA), CLC	Robn's Nest Birth Support	$750 to $1000		0 to 4	Solo practice	https://www.robinsnestbirthsupport.com	DONA International - Certified Birth Doula	6 years and 90 births attended		DONA International, March 2015	Type of practice: Solo practice	Attends hospital births? All Hospitals	Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers	Attends home births? Some Home BirthsI will attend any homebirth with a qualified midwife in attendance.		I am a member of the Bismarck Doula Community, this year serving as president.	I am a Spinning Babies Parent Educator and include the parent class with my Doula services. I also offer birth packages that include baby's first year photography.	(701)226-7357	North Dakota	Mandan, ND	100 miles I am happy to travel to out of the area births.
	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