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Questions and Answer

Q. I would like to know the functions of a doula and what they typically charge? If you have a list of Orange County, California (Anaheim Hills preferably). I am pregnant with my first child due in may and any other information would be helpful.

Sincerely,
Carrillos'

A. Carrillos,

You can get a wealth of information on doulas at the Doula Page. Doulas around the country get anywhere from $100 to $1200 for their work. I realize this is a big range, but it is a new profession and most doulas will charge the same within a community.

To find a doula in your area you can:

• Visit the Find a Doula Page
• Email AskDONA@aol.com
• Call 1-888-22-ALACE
• You could also try contacting your local childbirth educators.

Ilana Stein has been working professionally with pregnant women since 1983 as a childbirth educator, labor assistant and breastfeeding consultant. She was originally certified by the American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth (The Bradley Method), The Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators (ALACE), and Doulas of North America (DONA). She teachs the ALACE Labor Assistant training workshop nationwide. She has spoken at conferences and at the New York University Graduate Program in Midwifery about labor support. She is a Positive Pregnancy and Parenting Fitness (PPPF) instructor and La Leche League Leader. She is also a certified personal trainer and fitness instructor at the local YMCA. She volunteers as the coordinator of the annual New York Area YM-YWCA Women’s Wellness Weekend.