There are a variety of doulas in Kansas City, each with different specialties such as pregnancy and birth doulas, postpartum doulas, and even fertility doulas.
Questions to Ask a Potential Doula
- How long have you been a doula, and what is your background and training?
- How do you support families with different birth plans or preferences?
- Do you offer any postpartum services or referrals for postpartum care?
- How many clients do you typically take on per month? How do you handle backup support if you’re unavailable during my birth?
- Can you provide references or reviews from other clients?
- How do you work with my partner, and what role do you envision them playing during the birth?
Choosing a doula is all about finding someone who fits your needs, provides comfort, and ensures you feel supported in your birth or postpartum journey.
Check out this list of doula organizations and resources in Kansas City.
Peachy Births: Doula and Lactation Services, LLC
Peachy Births: Doula and Lactation Services, LLC provides comprehensive, competent, inclusive support to families and individuals throughout their journey to parenting. Prenatal birth and lactation education to help you prepare for labor and the first moments, lactation support to help you through those postpartum days.
You may qualify for insurance covered doula services through Tricare or Kansas/Missouri Medicaid. Find out more by visiting peachybirths.com, emailing [email protected] or texting 913-703-3252.
My KC Doula
Kansas City Doula Resources
KCMO Doula Initiative
The KCMO Doula Initiative will provide direct doula services to Kansas City residents allowing them to choose from a network of doulas, including doulas at Uzazi Village. These trained professionals will offer emotional, physical, and informational support to pregnant individuals, helping them navigate the challenges of pregnancy and childbirth. Doulas are known to reduce the risk of complications, enhance birth experiences, and improve the overall well-being of both mothers and babies.
Birth Beyond
With so much information to read, hear and explore online it can be challenging to know what to do or what to believe! I can help you sort through the information, focus on your needs and provide the support you desire.
Services: Lamaze childbirth classes, birth doula, doula coaching, lactation support
hOMe Holistic
Our birth doulas will guide you during pregnancy, birth and postpartum with evidence-based care and help you find a provider and practitioners that both share your values and understand your unique needs. When you hire our doula team, you get the experience and expertise of the whole team during pregnancy and early labor. We are all your doulas until you are ready for support in active labor, then one of us will birth with you. You will always have a well rested doula at your birth.
Services: pregnancy care, birth doula, postpartum care, placenta remedies, yoga classes
My KC Doula
My KC Doula is considered an agency model of doula care. That means that each client works with two doulas on their team. The doulas work with an on call system to best support both our clients and their families! You never have to worry about a back up doula, someone going on vacation or your doula’s sick kids. Each of our doulas is certified or actively working toward certification to provide the best experience possible.
Services: birth doula, postpartum doula, placenta encapsulation, childbirth education, birth photography
Oh Baby KC
We are a team of Postpartum Doulas, & Newborn Care Specialists from a wide range of backgrounds and expertise, with a passion to help the families of Kansas City have restful & amazing postpartum experiences!
Services: overnight support, sleep regression, sleep coaching, new parent classes
Peachy Births
Peachy Births: Doula and Lactation Services, LLC provides comprehensive, competent, inclusive support to families and individuals throughout their journey to parenting. Prenatal birth and lactation education to help you prepare for labor and the first moments, lactation support to help you through those postpartum days.
Services: prenatal education, lactation education, lactation support, birth doula,
The Bloc
Welcome to The Bloc. A tight-knit group of doulas in Kansas City providing judgement-free support to families across the Metro. Working as a team allows us to offer top-of-the-line care from experienced doulas at a manageable price.
Services: birth doula
Welcome Baby KC
Welcome Baby KC is a small group of independent, trained birth and postpartum professionals proudly serving the Kansas City Metro. Our knowledgeable team is here to walk alongside you, supporting your decisions and providing encouragement as your family grows. We’ve cared for over a thousand families and have a combined experience of over 45 years.
Services: birth doula, postpartum doula, placenta services, lactation support, education
