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A doula's fee will depend on many things, and usually ranges from none to $1,000 (the most I've seen charge $300-600). Your location will largely determine how high the fee is. If the cost of living in your hometown is higher than average, then expect to pay upwards of $500 for a certified or experienced doula. The doula's experience and certification will be another significant factor in determining the fee, with experience bearing more weight than certification. The easiest way to find out how much you can expect to pay is to search for doulas near you and check out their websites; and if you don't get a good picture from that, pick a few from your search, and call them.

You can get a free doula by searching for doulas that need births for their certification (usually a doula is required to attend three births with positive feedback). The best way to do this is to contact an organization that provides doula certification (DONA International, ALACE, etc.) and ask them for a list of doula trainees in your area.

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$300 to $1000 depending on your location, the average is about $500

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