What Does a Doula Cost?

Every doula has different skills, experience, and fees.

Here are some of your options at B*E*S*T:

Getting StartedChildbirth Education & Discussing Your Needs

The prices below are for people who are not interested in labor support from B*E*S*T Doula Service, or have their own doula. These classes are available to people all over the country who want to learn from my decades of labor & birth experience.

If you choose to work with a doula from B*E*S*T Doula Service, the costs of these classes are included in your labor support package.

All prenatal classes are virtual, but I can do them in person. I charge more for in-person meetings to cover the travel time and gas. For meetings at my office, $25 will be added to the cost. For meetings at your home or a public space, $75 will be added per meeting, if less than 15 miles from my home and $100 will be added per meeting, if 15 or more miles from my office.

Private Virtual / In-Person Doula Support Labor & Birth

All labor support options, both virtual and in person, include the cost of childbirth classes whether you take them or not. Labor support will be much more difficult for you and your support person if you haven’t prepared ahead of time.

Unlimited Virtual Labor Support

$1,500
  • Call at anytime if you feel scared, stuck, or just need some help understanding what’s happening. No need to track the hours – a doula will be there for you as long as you need.
  • This option also includes a personalized birth plan, helpful suggestions & positions, guaranteed backup doulas, and more. See the full breakdown on our Services page.
  • If you’ve taken the Introductory class and all three prenatal classes, this price drops to $1,000.
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In-Person Labor Support

Up to 2 doulas!
$4,000
  • In-person labor support is currently dependent on your hospital’s visitor policy. If two doulas are allowed to attend your birth, a shadow doula can be included for less than the cost of having only tracy. Depending on your hospital’s policy, a shadow doula will join you at home and then attend your birth and tracy can join all of you or swap places with the shadow doula when you are in active labor.
  • If you’ve paid for and taken the Introductory class and all three prenatal classes, the price drops to $3,500.
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In-Person Labor Support

If you only want to work with tracy hartley
$5,000
  • If you only want tracy hartley to attend your birth in-person.
  • This option is not available if you have not paid for and taken all 3 Childbirth Preparation Classes.
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NEW: Best of Both Worlds! In-Person AND Virtual Labor Support

$2,500

You want a very experienced doula who will know what to do in any situation, but experienced doulas are so expensive!

You found a great doula who’ll be by your side no matter how long your labor lasts to provide hands-on support. They charge less money, but they lack experience.

B*E*S*T Doulas has the perfect solution for you!

A newer doula can provide hands-on support, while your highly experienced doula will be available for unlimited virtual support throughout your labor.

It’s the Best of Both Worlds – wisdom gained by many years of experience, combined with the energy & enthusiasm of an eager new doula!

*If you’ve paid for and taken the Introductory class and all three prenatal classes, the price drops to $2,000.

Best of Both Worlds Doulas

The doulas at B*E*S*T have a range of fees from $2,500 to $5,000, but I also work with some brand new doulas who charge less. If my fee is too far out of your price range, just let me know about your budgetary concerns and I will try to find you a more affordable doula. Your time will be better spent interviewing doulas you can afford!

Discounts

Bring a friend and save $50!

If you have any pregnant friends, invite them to join you virtually for your Childbirth Preparation Classes! Each of you will receive a $50 discount off the full price.

*Note: Your friend(s) must sign up for the complete class series.

What Does a Doula Cost?

2nd Baby Discount

Save $250 on labor support for your second vaginal birth!
Valid for both our virtual and in-person doula services.

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Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

Thanks Goodness tracy was there. All I can say, I couldn’t have done it without her help, support and guidance. She was a guiding light for me, someone I trusted and could turn to when I found myself freaking out. She is very cool, calm and collected and puts you at ease, even in the throws of labor. She does her absolute best to make you feel comfortable and knows her way around a hospital setting. Worth every penny.
- Sheena R.

Tracy is super supportive and comforting. Having Tracy next to me during my daughter’s labor gave me the strength and confidence I needed during L&D. With the expansive knowledge Tracy has she was able to provide me with guidance to make my labor more relaxed and enjoyable! Beautiful Soul!!!

- Zorina P.

Not sure which option is right for you?

I’d love to talk with you about what you need and how I can help you have the type of birth you want.

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