Our Birth Doula Services

** For the foreseeable future (ALL APRIL AND MAY 2020 DUE DATES) all doula services provided by the Philly Doula Co-op will be **virtual** in accordance with current suggestions from the CDC and local hospital regulations. 
You will have the opportunity to meet with one of our doulas free of charge, allowing you to ask any questions and determine whether they are a good fit for your needs.  
A virtual birth package is HALF the cost of the price listed on our Fees page for each tiered doula, and includes the following services: 

• 1-3 virtual prenatal visits
• Unlimited phone and e-mail consult throughout pregnancy through 6 weeks post-partum
• Virtual or phone labor support
• 1-2 Virtual post-partum visits 

Clients due in June 2020 and beyond will receive the virtual package during pregnancy, and in-person labor support as long as regulations have been lifted by then. Please discuss agreement details with your selected doula. 


Once hired, your doula will:
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• be a support person, with open ears and heart, through your pregnancy and birthing experience
• meet with you and your partner for one to two prenatal visits
  • prenatal visits are tailored to meet your personal needs and interests and typically encompass  birth and postpartum "planning", comfort measures and movement through labor, emotional grounding and preparation, and evidenced-based education for all four trimesters
• offer unlimited phone and email support throughout your pregnancy
• provide referrals and resources for you and your baby's needs 
• be on-call from week 38 of your pregnancy until your baby is born
• provide backup doula coverage
• join your labor when requested
• have a continuous presence throughout labor and delivery
• remain for one to two hours after birth
• follow up with a postpartum visit within two weeks of birth

These services are provided for all clients and by all doulas. Our individual doulas offer various additional services independently- please inquire at your interview.