Birth & Postpartum Doula in Philadelphia

Holistic, evidence-based doula support and childbirth education for families navigating pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.


A Philadelphia doula

Compassionate Birth and Postpartum Doula Care in Philadelphia

Nurture + Thrive Holistic Doula Care provides birth and postpartum doula services in Philadelphia for families seeking informed, compassionate, and culturally responsive support.

Whether you are preparing for your first birth, welcoming another baby, or adjusting to life postpartum, my role as your doula is to offer steady guidance, emotional support, and practical tools so you feel confident and supported every step of the way.

If you’re searching for a doula near you in Philadelphia (especially one that takes Medicaid!), I’d be honored to support your family during this transformative time.


Doula & Childbirth Classes in Philadelphia

Birth Doula Support

Personalized labor and birth support for families planning hospital, birth center, and home births in Philadelphia and South Jersey.

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Postpartum Doula Support

Daytime and overnight support from a postpartum doula in Philadelphia, focused on rest, recovery, infant feeding, and emotional support.

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Childbirth Education

Evidence-based childbirth classes in Philadelphia designed to help families prepare for labor, birth, and the early postpartum period.

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Serving Philadelphia Families

Nurture + Thrive Holistic Doula Care proudly serves families throughout Philadelphia, PA, and surrounding areas. Services are offered in homes, hospitals, birth centers, community settings, and virtually, depending on the type of care.

Families choose Nurture + Thrive Holistic Doula Care for compassionate, knowledgeable, and reliable support during pregnancy and postpartum.


Meet Your Doula! Edoukou Aka-Ezoua, CD(DTI), CBE(BPBS)

I’m Edoukou Aka-Ezoua, a birth and postpartum doula and childbirth educator committed to supporting families through informed decision-making, emotional care, and practical support.

My approach is rooted in evidence-based education, trauma-informed care, and deep respect for each family’s values, culture, and lived experience. I believe everyone deserves access to compassionate doula support, especially during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.

Read more about me here!