Birth Doula Support

As a birth doula, I provide compassionate  support to families preparing for labor, birth, and the early moments after welcoming their baby. My role as your birth doula is to provide care and support that acknowledges the educational, emotional, spiritual, social, and physical factors that can impact the perinatal journey.  I provide birth doula services in Philadelphia, PA and South Jersey, supporting families throughout the city and nearby communities (up to 1 hour from 19143 zipcode).  I support families planning hospital, birth center, and home births.

My approach to birth doula care is:

  • Evidence-based — grounded in current research and best practices

  • Trauma-informed — honoring past experiences and emotional safety

  • Culturally responsive — respecting each family’s values, culture, and lived experience

Medicaid Insurance Coverage

If you’re looking for a doula near you who accepts Medicaid, I currently accept Pennsylvania and New Jersey Medicaid through the insurance plans listed below.

Depending on your plan, Medicaid may cover up to 12 one-hour prenatal and postpartum visits, plus continuous support during your birth. We’ll work together to decide how to use those visits in a way that best supports you throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

For first-time birthing families, your doula care also includes a private Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class. Your package includes 6 prenatal visits, continuous support during your birth, and 2 postpartum visits, giving us dedicated time to prepare for labor and birth, build your advocacy and decision-making skills, practice comfort measures, and make sure you feel informed and supported going into this new experience.

In Network

Comprehensive Birth & Postpartum Support

Birth Doula Support includes:

  • Access to N+T’s digital resource library, filled with valuable information on childbirth and postpartum topics.
  • Ongoing email, text, and phone support throughout pregnancy during business hours.
  • Evidence-based information and trusted community referrals as needed.
  • Continuous in-person labor support at your chosen birth location, beginning when we mutually determine in-person support is needed through 1–2 hours after birth.
  • Two 1-hour postpartum home visits to support recovery, adjustment, and your transition into life with your new baby, typically between 2–6 weeks postpartum.
  • Ongoing phone, email, and text support as needed through the first 12 weeks postpartum.

Optional Lactation Preparation & Support Add-On | $150

Provided by trusted Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) Jazzmin Boyd, this add-on includes a personalized 60–90 minute prenatal breastfeeding education session and one postpartum follow-up visit. Topics include breastfeeding basics, latch and positioning, feeding cues, milk supply, and individualized support as you begin your feeding journey.

Choose Your Birth Support Pathway

Start with comprehensive Nurture + Thrive doula care, then choose the childbirth education experience that works best for you.

*A limited number of sliding scale spots are reserved each season to support accessibility. Payment plans are available upon request. If cost is a barrier, please reach out and share what feels manageable for your budget.

Nurture + Thrive Doula Support Only

Investment: $2,150

Comprehensive birth + postpartum doula care

Best for families who already have childbirth education covered

In Person Community Class Pathway (Most Popular!)

Investment: $1,890

Everything in Doula Support + pre-paid community childbirth class

Best for families who want community-centered preparation

Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class Pathway

Investment: $2,300

Everything in Doula Support + private Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class

Price of class included in fee

Best for families who want a more comprehensive, flexible, and private education experience

"Edoukou is such a gentle, sweet and kind individual. Every moment from the first time we met to the last she has been consistent with her words and personality. The knowledge and understanding she provided us with was undoubtably essential for the duration of the pregnancy and birth. She helped us establish an excellent birth plan which we turned over to the birth team. This allows us to convey what we needed without having to repeat ourselves to every doctor or nurse that came to check on us. She has various strong points in her area of work however what stands out the most is her reliability and welcoming nature. I never hesitated or felt ashamed to ask her anything. My family and I were very pleased to have her in our life during the birth of our son. With this being my first experience with a doula you have made this a very special experience for me. I had such terrible births before this and you’ve changed that for me with this last pregnancy. I am very grateful for that. "