07/25/2026
When to hire a Doula?
I often get asked, when is a good time to hire a birth doula?
Answer is, anytime! If having doula support for labor and delivery is on your mind, its good to start preliminary conversations, interviews and signing of contracts when you are ready. Ive had clients contact me from the time they get a positive pregnancy test, up until 36 weeks!
What to keep in mind:
Most families like to wait until the start of second trimester for a few different reasons.
1) Their exhaustion and pregnancy sickness has calmed down.
2) They consider themselves in the “safe zone” after 13/14 weeks.
Also keeping in mind that doula packages also typically consists of 1-3 prenatal appointments. Those are usually done within the 2nd and 3rd trimester, and can build a good foundation and relationship before labor actually begins.
So when is a good time or contact a doula? When you are ready!
If you are pregnant and have any other questions about what having birth support may look like for you, feel free to reach out and lets chat!
