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The 10 Best Doulas in the Bronx

Last updated: 2026-11-11

99 doulas are based in the Bronx. Mabel compared them on services, cost, Medicaid coverage, languages and experience. 34 take Medicaid, which pays for up to eight visits and labor support at no cost to you; a typical self-pay birth package here runs about $1,800. Besides English, local doulas speak Spanish, Afrikaans, Igbo and Mandinka.

How we ranked: Doulas are listed by what Mabel could verify about their practice, Medicaid enrollment, published fees, credentials, experience, languages and what families say about them. The order is editorial.

Showing where doulas are based, by ZIP code. Select a marker for details.
Morris Park · 10461Birth doulaPostpartum doulaLactation supportMedicaid
Portrait of Jamie Daniels Bogert

#1 Jamie Daniels Bogert

DONA-approved birth doula training · The Magic of Birth
$2,300–$2,500
Published birth package (self-pay)
What you would pay, by how you pay
NY Medicaid$0 — Medicaid pays the doula directly
Self-pay birth package$2,300–$2,500
Postpartum help at home$50/hr
Private insurancePaid upfront; NY plans are not required to cover doulas
Birth package includes two prenatal visits, continuous labor support and one postpartum visit; sliding scale available.
Payment
Medicaid and Sliding scale
Languages
English, Afrikaans
Mabel Data · Individual assessment
What Mabel users like
  • Covered by Medicaid, so eligible moms pay nothing for prenatal visits, labor support and postpartum visits
  • Has supported about 400 births since 2018
  • Serves all five boroughs and supports hospital, birth center and home births
  • Clients describe a calm presence who speaks up for them with medical staff
Other considerations
  • Private birth package includes one postpartum visit; extra postpartum help is billed separately
Services: Birth doula, Postpartum doula, Lactation support, Full-spectrum support, Placenta encapsulation and Sibling doula
Supports births: Hospital, Birth center and Home
Doula since: 2018 · 400+ births attended
Based in
Morris Park, Bronx, NY 10461 · Serves the Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island
Phone: (929) 213-5866
Doula profile
Morrisania · 10468Birth doulaPostpartum doulaLactation supportMedicaid

#2 Melissa Urena

DONA-approved birth doula training · River Baby
$2,000
Published birth package (self-pay)
What you would pay, by how you pay
NY Medicaid$0 — Medicaid pays the doula directly
Self-pay birth package$2,000
Postpartum help at home$55–$65/hr
Private insurancePaid upfront; NY plans are not required to cover doulas
Payment
Medicaid
Languages
English, Spanish
Mabel Data · Individual assessment
What Mabel users like
  • Covered by Medicaid, so eligible moms pay nothing for prenatal visits, labor support and postpartum visits
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Six years of postpartum and newborn care experience, including infant massage and feeding support
  • Clients say they felt safe, informed and supported from pregnancy through postpartum
Other considerations
  • Newer to labor support, with two births attended so far
Services: Birth doula, Postpartum doula, Lactation support, Childbirth education, Newborn care specialist and Infant massage education
Supports births: Hospital, Birth center and Home
Doula since: 2019 · 2+ births attended
Based in
Morrisania, Bronx, NY 10468 · Serves the Bronx, Manhattan and Queens
Phone: (347) 664-1612
Doula profile
Kingsbridge · 10463Birth doulaPostpartum doulaLactation supportMedicaid
Portrait of Estefany Angeles

#3 Estefany Angeles

Certified Advanced Birth Doula (Birth Day Presence) · Birth A Mi Manera
$2,000–$3,500
Published birth package (self-pay)
What you would pay, by how you pay
NY Medicaid$0 — Medicaid pays the doula directly
Self-pay birth package$2,000–$3,500
Postpartum help at home$50–$65/hr
Private insurancePaid upfront; NY plans are not required to cover doulas
Sliding scale and payment plans available; postpartum shifts are 3–4 hours.
Payment
Medicaid, Sliding scale and Payment plans
Languages
English, Spanish
Mabel Data · Individual assessment
What Mabel users like
  • Covered by Medicaid, so eligible moms pay nothing for prenatal visits, labor support and postpartum visits
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish, and a Lamaze-certified childbirth educator and lactation counselor
  • Supports hospital, birth center and home births, including VBAC and water births
  • Clients say she helped them make informed choices and taught partners how to help
Other considerations
  • Private birth fee ranges up to $3,500, at the top of the NYC range
Services: Birth doula, Postpartum doula, Lactation support, Childbirth education, Full-spectrum support and Placenta encapsulation
Supports births: Hospital, Birth center and Home
Doula since: 2022 · 36+ births attended
Based in
Kingsbridge, Bronx, NY 10463 · Serves the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens
Phone: (646) 438-0070
Doula profile
Norwood · 10467Birth doulaPostpartum doulaFull-spectrum supportMedicaid
Portrait of Yolanda Richardson

#4 Yolanda Richardson

Northern Manhattan Perinatal Partnership (EMPOWER) Community… · Beautiful Beginnings Doula Services
$1,600–$2,200
Published birth package (self-pay)
What you would pay, by how you pay
NY Medicaid$0 — Medicaid pays the doula directly
Self-pay birth package$1,600–$2,200
Postpartum help at home$50/hr
Private insurancePaid upfront; NY plans are not required to cover doulas
Birth package includes prenatal visits, labor support and postpartum care; postpartum bookings have a 6-hour minimum.
Payment
Medicaid
Languages
English
Mabel Data · Individual assessment
What Mabel users like
  • Covered by Medicaid, so eligible moms pay nothing for prenatal visits, labor support and postpartum visits
  • Private birth package of $1,600–$2,200 includes prenatal visits, labor support and postpartum care
  • Supports hospital, birth center and home births, and offers loss, abortion and NICU support
  • Clients describe a calm presence and strong advocacy, including through a 35-hour labor and an emergency C-section
Other considerations
  • Newer doula, trained in 2025, with about 20 births so far
Services: Birth doula, Postpartum doula, Full-spectrum support, Childbirth education, NICU support and Virtual doula support
Supports births: Hospital, Home and Birth center
Doula since: 2025 · 20+ births attended
Based in
Norwood, Bronx, NY 10467 · Serves the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island
Phone: (929) 445-0827
Doula profile
University Heights · 10453Birth doulaPostpartum doulaLactation supportMedicaid
Portrait of Taja Brockman

#5 Taja Brockman

Reiki Bodywork Birth Doula Certificate · Independent doula
$1,590–$2,390
Mabel Estimate · birth package, self-pay
What you would pay, by how you pay
NY Medicaid$0 — Medicaid pays the doula directly
Self-pay birth package$1,590–$2,390 (estimate)
Postpartum help at home$35–$45/hr
Private insurancePaid upfront; NY plans are not required to cover doulas
$35/hr for a prebooked 40-hour block; $45/hr for day or night-out care; home-cooked meals $40 each; newborn-care Q&A sessions $40/hr.
Payment
Medicaid
Languages
English
Mabel Data · Individual assessment
What Mabel users like
  • Covered by Medicaid, so eligible moms pay nothing for prenatal visits, labor support and postpartum visits
  • Private postpartum help starts at $35 an hour for a 40-hour block
  • Offers practical extras like home-cooked meals and newborn-care coaching sessions
  • A client praises how she taught baby soothing and naps, and calls her dependable and punctual
Other considerations
  • Her published services center on postpartum and newborn care more than labor support
Services: Birth doula, Postpartum doula, Lactation support, Overnight newborn care and Sleep consulting
Supports births: Hospital, birth center and home births
Doula since: 2024
Client rating: 5.0 / 5 on Bornbir (1 review)
Based in
University Heights, Bronx, NY 10453 · Serves the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island
Phone: (347) 543-7520
Doula profile
Claremont · 10457Birth doulaMedicaid

#6 Minnelly Dominguez

DONA-approved birth doula training · Independent doula
$1,560–$2,340
Mabel Estimate · birth package, self-pay
What you would pay, by how you pay
NY Medicaid$0 — Medicaid pays the doula directly
Self-pay birth package$1,560–$2,340 (estimate)
Postpartum help at homeNot offered
Private insurancePaid upfront; NY plans are not required to cover doulas
Payment
Medicaid, Negotiable pricing and Payment plans
Languages
English, Spanish
Mabel Data · Individual assessment
What Mabel users like
  • Covered by Medicaid, so eligible moms pay nothing for prenatal visits and labor support
  • Speaks English and Spanish
  • Has extra training in supporting VBAC births
  • Supports births at any hospital or birth center, and some home births
Other considerations
  • Newer doula, trained in 2024
  • Focuses on prenatal and labor support; postpartum visits are not part of her services
Services: Birth doula
Supports births: Hospital, Birth center and Home
Doula since: 2024
Based in
Claremont, Bronx, NY 10457 · Serves the Bronx, Manhattan and Queens
Phone: (347) 912-2739
Doula profile
Riverdale · 10471Birth doulaPostpartum doulaMedicaid

#7 Bibi Braide

CLC · Independent doula
$1,670–$2,500
Mabel Estimate · birth package, self-pay
What you would pay, by how you pay
NY Medicaid$0 — Medicaid pays the doula directly
Self-pay birth package$1,670–$2,500 (estimate)
Postpartum help at home$43–$54/hr (estimate)
Private insurancePaid upfront; NY plans are not required to cover doulas
Payment
Medicaid
Languages
English, Igbo
Mabel Data · Individual assessment
What Mabel users like
  • Covered by Medicaid, so eligible moms pay nothing for prenatal visits, labor support and postpartum visits
  • Offers prenatal, labor and postpartum support, so the same person is with you before and after the baby
  • Serves the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn
  • Speaks English and Igbo
Services: Birth doula and Postpartum doula
Supports births: Hospital, birth center and home births
Doula since: 2024
Based in
Riverdale, Bronx, NY 10471 · Serves the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn
Phone: (646) 294-1264
City Island · 10464Birth doulaPostpartum doulaMedicaid

#8 Juliet Senior-Antelmi

DONA certified birth doula (CD(DONA)) · Independent doula
$1,980–$2,970
Mabel Estimate · birth package, self-pay
What you would pay, by how you pay
NY Medicaid$0 — Medicaid pays the doula directly
Self-pay birth package$1,980–$2,970 (estimate)
Postpartum help at home$48–$61/hr (estimate)
Private insurancePaid upfront; NY plans are not required to cover doulas
Payment
Medicaid
Languages
English
Mabel Data · Individual assessment
What Mabel users like
  • Covered by Medicaid, so eligible moms pay nothing for prenatal visits, labor support and postpartum visits
  • DONA-certified birth doula
  • Offers prenatal, labor and postpartum care, so the same person is with you before and after the baby
Services: Birth doula and Postpartum doula
Supports births: Hospital, birth center and home births
Doula since: 2018
Based in
City Island, Bronx, NY 10464 · Serves the Bronx
Phone: (914) 473-2514
Norwood · 10467Birth doulaPostpartum doulaMedicaid

#9 Shyyella Davy

Certified birth doula (CD(DTI)) · Independent doula
$1,660–$2,490
Mabel Estimate · birth package, self-pay
What you would pay, by how you pay
NY Medicaid$0 — Medicaid pays the doula directly
Self-pay birth package$1,660–$2,490 (estimate)
Postpartum help at home$43–$54/hr (estimate)
Private insurancePaid upfront; NY plans are not required to cover doulas
Payment
Medicaid
Languages
English
Mabel Data · Individual assessment
What Mabel users like
  • Covered by Medicaid, so eligible moms pay nothing for prenatal visits, labor support and postpartum visits
  • Offers prenatal, labor and postpartum support, so the same person is with you before and after the baby
  • Serves the Bronx, Manhattan and Queens, plus areas outside the city
Services: Birth doula and Postpartum doula
Supports births: Hospital, birth center and home births
Doula since: 2024
Based in
Norwood, Bronx, NY 10467 · Serves the Bronx, Manhattan and Queens
Phone: (917) 667-1262
University Heights · 10453Birth doulaPostpartum doulaMedicaid

#10 Nicauly Andujar

Doula · Independent doula
$1,700–$2,550
Mabel Estimate · birth package, self-pay
What you would pay, by how you pay
NY Medicaid$0 — Medicaid pays the doula directly
Self-pay birth package$1,700–$2,550 (estimate)
Postpartum help at home$40–$52/hr (estimate)
Private insurancePaid upfront; NY plans are not required to cover doulas
Payment
Medicaid
Languages
English, Spanish
Mabel Data · Individual assessment
What Mabel users like
  • Covered by Medicaid, so eligible moms pay nothing for prenatal visits, labor support and postpartum visits
  • Offers prenatal, labor and postpartum support, so the same person is with you before and after the baby
  • Serves all five boroughs, plus areas outside the city
  • Speaks English and Spanish
Services: Birth doula and Postpartum doula
Supports births: Hospital, birth center and home births
Doula since: 2024
Based in
University Heights, Bronx, NY 10453 · Serves the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island
Phone: (347) 530-8925

More doulas in the Bronx

Williamsbridge · 10469Birth doulaPostpartum doulaMedicaid

Vanessa Bailey

CLC · Independent doula
$1,340–$2,010
Mabel Estimate · birth package, self-pay
What you would pay, by how you pay
NY Medicaid$0 — Medicaid pays the doula directly
Self-pay birth package$1,340–$2,010 (estimate)
Postpartum help at home$38–$49/hr (estimate)
Private insurancePaid upfront; NY plans are not required to cover doulas
Payment
Medicaid
Languages
English
Mabel Data · Individual assessment
What Mabel users like
  • Covered by Medicaid, so eligible moms pay nothing for prenatal visits, labor support and postpartum visits
  • Offers prenatal, labor and postpartum support, so the same person is with you before and after the baby
  • Serves the Bronx and Manhattan
Services: Birth doula and Postpartum doula
Supports births: Hospital, birth center and home births
Doula since: 2025
Based in
Williamsbridge, Bronx, NY 10469 · Serves the Bronx and Manhattan
Phone: (646) 706-2905
West Farms · 10460Birth doulaPostpartum doulaMedicaid

Janelle Amador

Doula · Independent doula
$1,500–$2,250
Mabel Estimate · birth package, self-pay
What you would pay, by how you pay
NY Medicaid$0 — Medicaid pays the doula directly
Self-pay birth package$1,500–$2,250 (estimate)
Postpartum help at home$36–$47/hr (estimate)
Private insurancePaid upfront; NY plans are not required to cover doulas
Payment
Medicaid
Languages
English, Spanish
Mabel Data · Individual assessment
What Mabel users like
  • Covered by Medicaid, so eligible moms pay nothing for prenatal visits, labor support and postpartum visits
  • Offers prenatal, labor and postpartum support, so the same person is with you before and after the baby
  • Serves all five boroughs, plus areas outside the city
  • Speaks English and Spanish
Services: Birth doula and Postpartum doula
Supports births: Hospital, birth center and home births
Doula since: 2025
Based in
West Farms, Bronx, NY 10460 · Serves the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island
Phone: (917) 710-2979
Williamsbridge · 10469Birth doulaPostpartum doulaMedicaid

Arely Moreira

Doula · Independent doula
$1,430–$2,150
Mabel Estimate · birth package, self-pay
What you would pay, by how you pay
NY Medicaid$0 — Medicaid pays the doula directly
Self-pay birth package$1,430–$2,150 (estimate)
Postpartum help at home$36–$47/hr (estimate)
Private insurancePaid upfront; NY plans are not required to cover doulas
Payment
Medicaid
Languages
English, Spanish
Mabel Data · Individual assessment
What Mabel users like
  • Covered by Medicaid, so eligible moms pay nothing for prenatal visits, labor support and postpartum visits
  • Offers prenatal, labor and postpartum support, so the same person is with you before and after the baby
  • Serves the Bronx and Manhattan, plus areas outside the city
  • Speaks Spanish and English
Services: Birth doula and Postpartum doula
Supports births: Hospital, birth center and home births
Doula since: 2025
Based in
Williamsbridge, Bronx, NY 10469 · Serves the Bronx and Manhattan
Phone: (718) 483-2412
Soundview · 10473Birth doulaPostpartum doulaMedicaid

Ana Valdez

Doula · Independent doula
$1,460–$2,190
Mabel Estimate · birth package, self-pay
What you would pay, by how you pay
NY Medicaid$0 — Medicaid pays the doula directly
Self-pay birth package$1,460–$2,190 (estimate)
Postpartum help at home$36–$47/hr (estimate)
Private insurancePaid upfront; NY plans are not required to cover doulas
Payment
Medicaid
Languages
English, Spanish
Mabel Data · Individual assessment
What Mabel users like
  • Covered by Medicaid, so eligible moms pay nothing for prenatal visits, labor support and postpartum visits
  • Offers prenatal, labor and postpartum support, so the same person is with you before and after the baby
  • Serves the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn, plus areas outside the city
  • Speaks English and Spanish
Services: Birth doula and Postpartum doula
Supports births: Hospital, birth center and home births
Doula since: 2025
Based in
Soundview, Bronx, NY 10473 · Serves the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn
Phone: (917) 517-5850
Kingsbridge · 10463Birth doulaPostpartum doulaMedicaid

Maria Bonilla

Doula · Independent doula
$1,680–$2,510
Mabel Estimate · birth package, self-pay
What you would pay, by how you pay
NY Medicaid$0 — Medicaid pays the doula directly
Self-pay birth package$1,680–$2,510 (estimate)
Postpartum help at home$40–$52/hr (estimate)
Private insurancePaid upfront; NY plans are not required to cover doulas
Payment
Medicaid
Languages
English, Spanish
Mabel Data · Individual assessment
What Mabel users like
  • Covered by Medicaid, so eligible moms pay nothing for prenatal visits, labor support and postpartum visits
  • Speaks English and Spanish
  • Serves families in the Bronx and Manhattan
Services: Birth doula and Postpartum doula
Supports births: Hospital, birth center and home births
Doula since: 2024
Based in
Kingsbridge, Bronx, NY 10463 · Serves the Bronx and Manhattan
Phone: (323) 403-8611
Concourse · 10452Birth doulaPostpartum doulaMedicaid

Sheniqua Harrigan

Doula · Independent doula
$1,570–$2,350
Mabel Estimate · birth package, self-pay
What you would pay, by how you pay
NY Medicaid$0 — Medicaid pays the doula directly
Self-pay birth package$1,570–$2,350 (estimate)
Postpartum help at home$40–$52/hr (estimate)
Private insurancePaid upfront; NY plans are not required to cover doulas
Payment
Medicaid
Languages
English, Spanish
Mabel Data · Individual assessment
What Mabel users like
  • Covered by Medicaid, so eligible moms pay nothing for prenatal visits, labor support and postpartum visits
  • Speaks English and Spanish
  • Serves all five boroughs: the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island
Services: Birth doula and Postpartum doula
Supports births: Hospital, birth center and home births
Doula since: 2024
Based in
Concourse, Bronx, NY 10452 · Serves the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Manhattan
Phone: (718) 753-3701
Castle Hill · 10472Birth doulaPostpartum doulaMedicaid

Shantal Diaz

Doula · Independent doula
$1,450–$2,170
Mabel Estimate · birth package, self-pay
What you would pay, by how you pay
NY Medicaid$0 — Medicaid pays the doula directly
Self-pay birth package$1,450–$2,170 (estimate)
Postpartum help at home$40–$52/hr (estimate)
Private insurancePaid upfront; NY plans are not required to cover doulas
Payment
Medicaid
Languages
English, Spanish
Mabel Data · Individual assessment
What Mabel users like
  • Covered by Medicaid, so eligible moms pay nothing for prenatal visits, labor support and postpartum visits
  • Speaks English and Spanish
  • Bronx-based doula who supports you before, during and after the birth
Services: Birth doula and Postpartum doula
Supports births: Hospital, birth center and home births
Doula since: 2024
Based in
Castle Hill, Bronx, NY 10472 · Serves the Bronx
Phone: (347) 366-8229
Melrose · 10451Birth doulaPostpartum doulaMedicaid

Hadiaratou Diabate

Doula · Independent doula
$1,300–$1,950
Mabel Estimate · birth package, self-pay
What you would pay, by how you pay
NY Medicaid$0 — Medicaid pays the doula directly
Self-pay birth package$1,300–$1,950 (estimate)
Postpartum help at home$36–$47/hr (estimate)
Private insurancePaid upfront; NY plans are not required to cover doulas
Payment
Medicaid
Languages
English, Mandinka
Mabel Data · Individual assessment
What Mabel users like
  • Covered by Medicaid, so eligible moms pay nothing for prenatal visits, labor support and postpartum visits
  • Speaks Mandinka and English
  • Serves families in the Bronx and Manhattan
Services: Birth doula and Postpartum doula
Supports births: Hospital, birth center and home births
Doula since: 2026
Based in
Melrose, Bronx, NY 10451 · Serves the Bronx and Manhattan
Phone: (929) 250-6941
Concourse · 10452Postpartum doulaPrenatal supportMedicaid

Najia Abass

Doula · Independent doula
$1,230–$1,840
Mabel Estimate · birth package, self-pay
What you would pay, by how you pay
NY Medicaid$0 — Medicaid pays the doula directly
Self-pay birth package$1,230–$1,840 (estimate)
Postpartum help at home$36–$47/hr (estimate)
Private insurancePaid upfront; NY plans are not required to cover doulas
Payment
Medicaid
Languages
English, Hausa, Twi
Mabel Data · Individual assessment
What Mabel users like
  • Covered by Medicaid, so eligible moms pay nothing for prenatal and postpartum visits
  • Speaks Hausa, Twi and English
  • Serves families in the Bronx and Manhattan
Services: Postpartum doula and Prenatal support
Supports births: Hospital, birth center and home births
Doula since: 2026
Based in
Concourse, Bronx, NY 10452 · Serves the Bronx and Manhattan
Phone: (929) 608-5165
Morrisania · 10468Birth doulaPostpartum doulaMedicaid

Kimali Corley

Doula · Independent doula
$1,690–$2,530
Mabel Estimate · birth package, self-pay
What you would pay, by how you pay
NY Medicaid$0 — Medicaid pays the doula directly
Self-pay birth package$1,690–$2,530 (estimate)
Postpartum help at home$40–$52/hr (estimate)
Private insurancePaid upfront; NY plans are not required to cover doulas
Payment
Medicaid
Languages
English
Mabel Data · Individual assessment
What Mabel users like
  • Covered by Medicaid, so eligible moms pay nothing for prenatal visits, labor support and postpartum visits
  • Offers prenatal, labor and postpartum support, so the same person is with you before and after the baby
  • Serves the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens, plus areas outside the city
Services: Birth doula and Postpartum doula
Supports births: Hospital, birth center and home births
Doula since: 2024
Based in
Morrisania, Bronx, NY 10468 · Serves the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens
Phone: (347) 872-5232
Mabel Data · the Bronx doula costs

Understanding doula costs and care choices

From what a doula costs to how many families use one, these comparisons bring together published fees, Medicaid rates, NYC Health Department data and Mabel’s the Bronx market analysis.

the Bronx: estimated doula costs

Medicaid
$0
Citywide Doula Initiative
$0
Budget doula (25th pct.)
$1,600
Typical birth package
$1,800
Experienced doula (75th pct.)
$2,000
Birth + 20 hrs postpartum
$2,700

Source: published doula fees, NY Medicaid doula fee schedule (NYC) and Mabel estimates for the 99 the Bronx doulas listed.

Medicaid pays enrolled doulas up to $1,500 per pregnancy in NYC, at no cost to you; 34 of the 99 doulas here are Medicaid-enrolled.

the Bronx vs. other boroughs: typical birth package

Bronx ★
$1,800
Brooklyn
$1,900
Manhattan
$2,400
Queens
$1,700
Staten Island
$1,600

Source: Mabel analysis of 727 NYC doulas (published fees and estimates).

Median self-pay birth package for doulas based in each borough. Most NYC doulas travel across boroughs, so you are not limited to your own.

How many families use a doula

Bronx
1.9%
Brooklyn
9.5%
Manhattan
6.8%
Queens
2.1%
Staten Island
1.7%
All NYC
5.5%

Source: NYC Health Department, doula care report (2023 births, provisional).

Share of births with doula support during pregnancy. In the Bronx, 1.9% of births had a doula during pregnancy and 1.6% during childbirth.

Services offered by the Bronx doulas

Birth doula
33 of 34
Postpartum doula
32 of 34
Lactation support
4 of 34
Full-spectrum support
3 of 34
Childbirth education
3 of 34
Prenatal support
1 of 34

Among the 34 the Bronx doulas whose services Mabel verified. A doula can offer several services; birth doulas support labor, postpartum doulas help at home after the baby arrives.

Languages besides English

Spanish
14
Afrikaans
1
Igbo
1
Mandinka
1
Hausa
1
Twi
1

Number of listed the Bronx doulas who speak each language.

Experience among listed doulas

Certified or credentialed
12 of 99
5+ years supporting births
16 of 99
Started in 2024 or later
77 of 99

Many the Bronx doulas began practicing after New York added doula care to Medicaid in March 2024.

Cesarean rates at the Bronx hospitals

St. Barnabas
28%
North Central Bronx
30%
Jacobi
40%
BronxCare
41%

Source: NYS Department of Health hospital maternity data.

Continuous labor support from a doula is linked to fewer cesareans; among NYC Citywide Doula Initiative clients the cesarean rate was 28.1% in 2023.

Mabel Estimates are based on published doula fees in New York City, adjusted for each doula’s experience, credentials and services. Published fees are shown as listed by the doula.

Doula care in the Bronx

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