At Ann Arbor Doulas, we work for your individual family, rather than for the hospital or birth center. We provide professional, non-medical pregnancy and labor support to help you achieve a positive birth experience. Our doulas offer emotional, physical, and informational support as you navigate the path towards the birth of your baby/ies.
We’re passionate about supporting new families.
Our experienced and knowledgable birth doulas work in teams of two so you have the very best support.
Through our many years of providing birth doula services, we have learned that we can offer unmatched support to you in this way.
You will feel a strong connection to each of your professional birth doulas and rest assured in the knowledge that no matter when you give birth, your doula/s will be there, ready to support you.
Most families interview doulas early in their second trimester, however it is almost never too early or too late to establish your relationship with your birth doulas.
YOUR BIRTH DOULA CARE INCLUDES:
One FREE phone consultation and one FREE virtual consultation.
A team of TWO EXPERIENCED and PROFESSIONAL birth doulas.
UNLIMITED chat/email support from the time you sign the contract until six weeks postpartum.
EVIDENCE-based guidance and assistance in writing your BIRTH PLAN. Access to our extensive library of resources.
24/7 ON CALL labor support from 36 weeks until baby is born.
Phone/chat and virtual support during very early labor with option to choose in-home SUPPORT.
Continuous labor support at hospital/birth center/home until two hours after your baby is born.
Basic LACTATION and feeding support. One 60-90 minute virtual or in-person POSTPARTUM meeting.
QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR DOULA SERVICES?
A birth doula is a non-medical, professional birth guide who provides continuous physical, emotional and advocacy support during labor. Our birth doulas also offer resources and education during pregnancy, labor, and the immediate postpartum period.
YOUR INVESTMENT FOR BIRTH DOULA SERVICES
Investing in a birth doula is an investment in your physical and emotional health. We believe this essential support is a priceless gift to yourself, your partner, and your baby. A positive birth experience can have long-lasting effects on the entire family’s well-being. Research shows that birth doulas improve birth outcomes and satisfaction, and our clients tell us it’s true!
Check with your insurance carrier about reimbursement for doula support, as well as with your FSA or HSA. We also offer flexible payment plans and meet the qualifications for Carrot insurance reimbursement. Past clients have been reimbursed for our doula support.
Medicaid covers both birth and postpartum doula services in Michigan at zero cost. Contact us for more information about Medicaid coverage.
Expert-Level Birth Support: $2195
Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with having a dedicated team of two highly skilled, certified birth doulas. With advanced training, years of experience, and having supported 100+ unique births combined, your doulas will provide confident and knowledgeable support, allowing you to navigate your birth with greater ease and certainty.
Expert-Protege Birth Support: $1700
Enjoy attentive and supportive care working with a newly certified doula, and an expert-level certified doula. This unique approach allows our protege birth doulas to gain valuable knowledge and experience while you benefit from high-quality, more affordable care and the guidance of a seasoned doula.
"I can't say enough how extremely satisfied I am with Stephanie and her team. I knew ahead of time that having my third child would be challenging for me (especially since I have very little family in the area), but I didn't know how much until my son arrived. I needed their assistance and they surpassed my expectations. They truly cared for me and about me and for that I am so grateful. I would recommend their postpartum doula services for any mom (new or experienced) who could use the help to adjust and find her stride after having baby."
~April
"I was referred by a friend --- you have to trust your friends, right? Even my husband says that he couldn't have imagined having to go through the whole birthing process without a doula. I completely agree! Stephanie was patient and knowledgeable when she helped create my birth plan, and she was the total hero in the hospital when my 28+ hour labor ended in a cesarean. She kept my husband as calm as she could and was quick to remind us of our options. She totally went above and beyond."
~Michelle Itkin-Metzger
"Whenever and however you intend to give birth, your experience will impact your emotions, your mind, your body and your spirit for the rest of your life."
– Ina May Gaskin
Support a friend or family member with a gift certificate!
Looking for a unique & incredibly helpful gift? Our gift certificates allow you to surprise them with the Ann Arbor Doulas service of their choice, including childbirth education classes, birth doula support, placenta encapsulation, tinctures and prints, and postpartum doula services.