Yes! Research has associated continuous labor support with improved birth experiences and outcomes, including increased rates of spontaneous vaginal birth, shorter labors, and decreased use of some interventions. Doulas also provide valuable emotional support and help families feel informed and empowered.

A postpartum doula supports your family as you adjust to life with a new baby. Care can include newborn support, feeding assistance, overnight care, light baby-related tasks, and guidance that helps parents rest, recover, and feel more confident.

What is a postpartum doula's role?

What is a birth doula's role?

We offer the personal connection of an individual doula with the reliability and resources of an established agency. From personalized doula matching and built-in backup support to comprehensive education and an experienced team, you’re supported every step of the way.

What sets What the Bump apart from other doulas?

Every What The Bump doula is carefully selected for their experience, professionalism, and approach to care. Our doulas are trained, background checked, and personally interviewed to ensure they align with our standards and philosophy of providing compassionate, evidence-based support.

How are our doulas vetted?

A doula is a trained support professional who provides continuous emotional, physical, and informational support throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. We help you feel informed, confident, and supported while honoring your individual preferences and goals.

Does the evidence support doula care?

Your birth doula provides continuous support throughout labor and birth through comfort measures, position changes, emotional reassurance, education, and advocacy support. We help you understand your options and communicate your preferences while working collaboratively with your medical team.

What is a doula?

How much is a doula?

We offer birth and postpartum options designed to meet different family needs. Birth support ranges from $2000 - $3200. While postpartum care ranges from $40-$50 per hour. Contact us to explore our current packages, availability, and pricing.

We do not directly bill insurance, but some families may be eligible for reimbursement depending on their individual plan. We can provide documentation for you to submit to your insurance company. We are able to take HSA/FSA and different employer benefits such as Carrot.

Do you take insurance or HSA?

Will my doula replace my partner?

Not at all! Your doula is there to support both you and your partner. We help partners feel confident and involved by offering guidance, reassurance, and ideas for how they can best support you—without ever taking their place.