Cost of Doula?

How much do you typically pay for a Doula? My husband and I combined make a pretty good income but from the research I’ve done, we still couldn’t really afford one. I see so many people hiring one so I’m wondering realistically what does everyone pay and how??

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$2000 in hawaii - covers prenatal, labor/delivery, post partum

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We paid $500 for our doula in 2023 in Oregon.

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In AZ they can be quite expensive I’ve had quotes range from $1,800-$4,000 depending on birth or postpartum type and length of services.

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I charged 1200 for a standard 12 hour birth. If it went over 12 hours I charged by the hour after that.

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I paid $1400 in Atlanta. Many doulas here quoted us around $2000, but I thought it’s a bit too much for, basically, one day of work.

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