Doulas in Iowa

Hiring a doula in Iowa

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.

Top doula businesses in Iowa

Below are some of the best doula businesses in Iowa:

Business Name	Rating	Categories	Phone Number	Address
Midwife and Doula Services	1 review	Midwives	+15152790382	1248 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
Sarah Sorvillo – Free Spirit Midwife	6 reviews	Placenta Encapsulations, Childbirth Education, Midwives	+15156128575	13375 University Ave, Ste 103, Birthwell Prenatal & Pediatric Chiropractic, Des Moines, IA 50325

Individual Doulas in Iowa by price:

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

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
1540	Char Perkins RN LCCE, CD(DONA)	Journey2Birth	$600 to $800		1 to 4	Solo practice	http://www.journey2birth.com	DONA International - Certified Birth Doula	14 years and 500 births attended		DONA International, October 2007	Type of practice: Solo practice	Attends hospital births? Some Hospitals Genesis Medical Center-Davenport	Attends birth center births? Some Birth CentersGenesis Medical Center-Davenport	Attends home births? No Home Births	BA/BS	Member of the RI Abuse Council 2/11/13-present. Member of the QC Birth Coalition. Founding member of the Doulas of The Quad Cities group (est. 01/2015).	Half of the fee is due upon hire and the remainder of the fee is due 5 weeks before the due date. Payment plans are available to discuss.	(563) 340-2241	Iowa	Davenport, IA	15 miles I do not go to Iowa City
1541	Amanda Abichar	Ames Birth Coach	$750	30	1 to 5 births and 1 to 10 postpartum families	Solo practice	https://amandaabichar.wixsite.com/amesbirthcoach	DONA International - Certified Birth Doula	2 years	21/11/2023	DONA International, July 2018,International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA), June 2020	Type of practice: Solo practice	Attends hospital births? All Hospitals	Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers	Attends home births? Some Home BirthsOnly with Midwife Present	BA/BS	Volunteer Doula at Des Moines MercyOne Hospital, President and Founder of Empower Birth Collective	My fees cover 2 prenatal visits, labor and delivery, and 1 postpartum visit	5152507103	Iowa	Ames, IA	50 miles
1542	Ebonie Bailey CD(DONA)	Naturally Ebonie Doula Services	$1000 to $1500		1 to 2	Solo practice	https://naturallyeboniedoula.com	DONA International - Certified Birth Doula	5 years and 25 births attended		DONA International, March 2018	Type of practice: Solo practice	Attends hospital births? All Hospitals	Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers	Attends home births? Some Home Birthsnon medical services	BA/BS	Chair of Iowa Black Doula Collective	I provide 1-2 prenatal visits. I am on call from your 37th week through you 42nd week. I am available via phone, text, email or facebook from the date of hire until baby is 2 weeks old. I will be with you throughout the laboring and birth process and 1-2 thereafter. My fee also includes 1 postpartum visit 5-7 days after baby is born.	(916) 949-8757	Iowa	Davenport, IA	100 miles 2 hour notice
1543	Amie Lee	Amie the Doula LLC	$800		1 to 3	Solo practice	https://amiethedoula.com/	Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA) - Certified Labor Doula	2 years		Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA), February 2019	Type of practice: Solo practice	Attends hospital births? All Hospitals	Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers	Attends home births? Some Home Births	AA/AS	I offer a free consultation so we can meet and get to know each other. Once you decide you want me as your doula I offer support by phone or email 24 hours a day, two prenatal meetings, continuous support during your birth, and one postpartum meeting.		5157839374	Iowa	Polk City, IA	45 miles
1544	Jennifer Leatherby		$0 to $500		0 to 2	Solo practice	http://www.jenleatherby.com/companion				Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA), January 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	I am the former President for the Iowa Abortion Access fund, a current hospice and mutual aid volunteer, and a member of the Central Iowa Planned Parenthood Speakers Bureau. In addition to birth, I also work with people through abortion and death. I am patient advocacy gynecology lab instructor at Des Moines University.	I'm committed to making my services accessible and can work with you if cost is an issue.		Iowa	Des Moines, IA	40 miles Central Iowa and virtual services available
1545	Sarah Bly	Love You Like A Sister Doula Services	$550		1 to 3	Solo practice	http://www.lylasdoula.weebly.com				DONA International, October 2010	Type of practice: Solo practice	Attends hospital births? All HospitalsI am an advocate for the family, and provide non medical services.	Attends birth center births? All Birth CentersI attend births at any birth center or home, but do not do anything medical..	Attends home births? Any Home BirthAll home births, but do not do anything medical.		I offer a discount for military and returning clients!		2183708676	Iowa	Mason City, IA	100 miles Extra charge for gas if more than 30 miles
1546	Arianna Christiansen	Over the Rainbow Doula Services	$400 to $1100		0 to 6	Solo practice	https://overtherainbowdoul.wixsite.com/website				Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA), May 2021	Type of practice: Solo practice	Attends hospital births? All Hospitals	Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers	Attends home births? Any Home Birth		I offer different packages for your specific needs. As a newly trained doula I am currently offering discounted rates.		5154195553	Iowa	Norwalk, IA	50 miles
1547	Grace Swartzendruber	All Bodies All Births Doula Services	$1,000	35	0 to 2 births and 0 to 2 postpartum families	Solo practice	https://www.allbodiesallbirths.com				ProDoula, October 2016,DONA International, June 2019	Type of practice: Solo practice	Attends hospital births? All HospitalsAt this time, UIHC is the only area hospital within my service radius currently allowing in-person doula support due to Covid visitor restrictions. These policies are constantly evolving, so always best to check with your own birthing facility to confirm.	Attends birth center births? No Birth CentersThere are currently no birth centers located within my service radius.	Attends home births? Some Home BirthsThe only local home birth midwife I currently attend births with is Monica Basile / Mapleseed Birth and Bodywork.	BA/BS	Co-administrator of local Pregnant and Postpartum in the Corridor support group Member of the Johnson County Breastfeeding Coalition Patient Advocate/Representative for the Iowa Department of Public Health's Iowa Maternal Quality Care Collaborative and HRSA Community Advisory Board. Iowa Cesarean Collaborative Faculty Member: Iowa Department of Health / IMQCC / AIM Co-founder and member of Doulas of Iowa City, which provides networking and continuing education opportunities for local doulas as well as local Meet the Doulas events for expectant parents. Additional training and education in Spinning Babies, Stillbirthday, Trauma Informed Care, Postpartum Support International		8472691482	Iowa	Coralville, IA	25 miles A travel surcharge fee will be added for clients located outside of a 25 mile radius from Iowa City.
1548	Abigail Shipp	Belly Love Birth Doula	$700		1 to 2	Solo practice	http://www.bellylovebirthdoula.com	Childbirth International (CBI) - Certified Birth Doula,Stillbirthday - Certified Birth and Bereavement Doula	5 years and 50 births attended		Childbirth International, July 2015	Type of practice: Solo practice	Attends hospital births? All HospitalsI am completely open and comfortable attending the hospital of your choice with your attending physician or midwife.	Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers	Attends home births? Some Home BirthsI feel most comfortable attending home births where there is someone in attendance in case of emergencies. So no unassisted home births please.		This fee includes a meet and greet with prospective clients, at least one prenatal visit of up to 2 hours, continuous labor support until 2 hours after the birth, and one post partum visit of up to 2 hours. I am also available via phone/text for any questions or concerns once you decide to hire me 24/7.		402-669-7345	Iowa	Glenwood, IA	60 miles
1549	Katherine Ward	Genesis Birth & Massage	$800 to $1000	$25 to $35	1 to 4 births and 1 to 2 postpartum families	Solo practice	http://www.genesisbirthandmassage.com				International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA), June 2015,Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA), February 2019,Stillbirthday, May 2021	Type of practice: Solo practice	Attends hospital births? All Hospitals	Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers	Attends home births? Any Home Birth				5153181997	Iowa	Des Moines, IA	50 miles Travel Outside Greater DSM for additional fee
	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

Doulas in Iowa: Business Spotlight

Char Perkins RN LCCE, CD(DONA), CD(MIA)

Business Name: Journey2Birth
Email: journey2birth@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.journey2birth.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/journey2birth

Experience:

I have been an OB registered nurse for over 30 years. During that time, I have taught childbirth classes for over 28 years. In 2007, I decided to take my expertise and knowledge as a labor nurse, and started my own birth doula business. I have since attended over 320 births as a certified birth doula. In June of 2016, I decided to become dual certified as a doula, and completed my training with Mercy in Action.

Description:

I believe that every laboring woman should have an experienced birth doula at her side to offer physical and emotional support during the intense work of labor. My goal is to provide labor support services to all couples regardless of race, religion or socioeconomic level. I provide guidance on coping techniques, and informational support from the date of hire. I enjoy empowering women and their partners, so they can enjoy a satisfying birth experience!

Doula Services Offered:
Childbirth classes – Breastfeeding support – Parenting education – Birth planning guidance – Cesarean support – Surrogacy support – VBAC expert – Experience assisting pregnant/laboring women with anxiety/panic disorders and PSTD/ previous traumatic birth experience(s).