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What can I expect to pay for a doula?

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#1 ·
Hi, I am just wondering what I can expect to pay for hiring a birth doula. I am now a single mom and money is real tight, but this is something I will find the money for because I really want to VBAC . Thanks so much everyone.
 
#4 ·
Hi my friend had a doula who was in training.
The doula had to get so many hours of actual doulaing (that can't be a word) to fulfill her training. I think my friend paid $100.
She said she was wonderful. You might want to call a birthing center and find out if anyone would be available
Hope it helps
 
#5 ·
Experienced doulas usually go for about $400 in our area, but I would check around and see if there are any student doulas needing the experience more than the money.

If I was looking for a student doula, I would probably go to Dona's website, find the local teachers in the listing pages, and email/call them to recommend recent students. I know my instructor would do that for me.
 
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