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The 10 Best Doulas in Queens

Last updated: 2026-11-11

Compare 122 Queens doulas by what they offer, what they charge, whether Medicaid covers them and the languages they speak. 44 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 $1,700. Besides English, local doulas speak Spanish, Bengali, Haitian Creole and Urdu.

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.
Bellerose · 11426Birth doulaPostpartum doulaLactation supportMedicaid

#1 Nahid Akter

Birth doula certification · Listen&Co
$1,800
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$1,800
Postpartum help at home$43–$54/hr (estimate)
Private insurancePaid upfront; NY plans are not required to cover doulas
Love Package $3,500: prenatal and labor support plus 4 postpartum visits; infant massage session $60/hr.
Payment
Medicaid
Languages
English, Bengali, Hindi, Urdu
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 Bengali, Hindi, Urdu and English
  • Offers both birth and postpartum care, including overnight postpartum help
  • Certified breastfeeding counselor who also teaches infant massage and newborn care
Other considerations
  • Newer doula, certified in 2023
Services: Birth doula, Postpartum doula, Lactation support, Childbirth education, Placenta encapsulation and Infant massage instruction
Supports births: Hospital, Home and Birth center
Has attended births at: Katz Women's Hospital at Long Island Jewish Medical Center (Northwell)
Doula since: 2023
Based in
Bellerose, Queens, NY 11426 · Serves the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island
Phone: (718) 413-6205
Doula profile
Astoria · 11102Birth doulaPostpartum doulaLactation supportMedicaid
Portrait of Kaylastarasia Ebron

#2 Kaylastarasia Ebron

Full-spectrum doula training, Ancient Song Doula Services · Shades of Life Doula and Lactation
$1,000–$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$1,000–$2,000
Postpartum help at home$50/hr
Private insurancePaid upfront; NY plans are not required to cover doulas
Full package $2,000 (8 visits), partial $1,500 (6 visits), half $1,000 (4 visits); $100 travel fee added to all packages. Visits can be used during pregnancy or postpartum.
Payment
Medicaid, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, EmblemHealth, Healthfirst, MetroPlus Health and Molina Healthcare
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
  • Also accepts Healthfirst, MetroPlus, EmblemHealth, Anthem and Molina plans
  • Trained in lactation, with a degree in human lactation and years as a breastfeeding peer counselor
  • Flexible visit packages you can use during pregnancy or after the baby arrives
Other considerations
  • Newer birth doula, trained in 2022
  • A $100 travel fee is added to every private package
Services: Birth doula, Postpartum doula, Lactation support and Full-spectrum support
Supports births: Hospital, birth center and home births
Doula since: 2022
Based in
Astoria, Queens, NY 11102 · Serves the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island
Phone: (347) 870-9890
Doula profile
Astoria · 11102Birth doulaPostpartum doulaLactation supportMedicaid

#3 Kristen Penner

DONA certified birth doula (CBD, 2023) · My Doula Effect
$2,800
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$2,800
Postpartum help at home$43–$54/hr (estimate)
Private insurancePaid upfront; NY plans are not required to cover doulas
Flat-rate package: 2 prenatal sessions, on-call from 37 weeks, continuous labor support, up to 2 hours right after birth, 2 postpartum sessions, unlimited phone/email support; free meet and greet.
Payment
Medicaid
Languages
English
Mabel Data · Individual assessment
What Mabel users like
  • Covered by Medicaid for prenatal visits and labor support, so eligible moms pay nothing
  • DONA-certified birth doula
  • Supports births at hospitals and birth centers, and some home births
  • Experienced with high-risk pregnancies, pregnancy loss and LGBTQ+ families
Other considerations
  • Newer doula, certified in 2023
  • Medicaid coverage is for prenatal and labor support; postpartum visits come with the private package
Services: Birth doula, Postpartum doula, Lactation support and Full-spectrum support
Supports births: Hospital, Birth center and Home
Doula since: 2023
Based in
Astoria, Queens, NY 11102 · Serves Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens
Phone: (443) 722-7690
Doula profile
Jamaica · 11435Birth doulaPostpartum doulaFull-spectrum supportMedicaid
Portrait of Kaleish Ambris

#4 Kaleish Ambris

Ancient Song Doula Services Full Spectrum Labor Doula · Kay's Gentle Hands Inc.
$1,400–$2,025
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$1,400–$2,025
Postpartum help at home$50–$55/hr
Private insurancePaid upfront; NY plans are not required to cover doulas
2026 packages include virtual support ($850), text/email support ($500), birth support ($1,400), full in-person journey ($2,024) and overnight postpartum packages ($2,700 for 60 hours); a pay-what-you-can sliding-scale package ($1,592) is offered.
Payment
Medicaid and Sliding scale
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
  • Serves all five boroughs
  • Trained in full-spectrum care, including NICU support and overnight postpartum help
  • Private packages start at $500 for text and email support, with a pay-what-you-can option
Other considerations
  • Newer doula, trained in late 2024 with 6 births supported so far
  • Supports hospital and birth center births, not home births
Services: Birth doula, Postpartum doula, Full-spectrum support, NICU support and Virtual doula support
Supports births: Hospital and Birth center
Doula since: 2025 · 6+ births attended
Based in
Jamaica, Queens, NY 11435 · Serves Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island
Phone: (347) 857-5381
Doula profile
Jamaica · 11434Birth doulaPostpartum doulaLactation supportMedicaid
Portrait of Charline Ogbeni

#5 Charline Ogbeni

DONA certified birth doula (CD(DONA)) · Supporting Our Mothers Initiative, LLC
$1,790–$2,680
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$1,790–$2,680 (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
  • Board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC), so breastfeeding help comes from an expert
  • DONA certified for both birth and postpartum support
  • Covered by Medicaid, so eligible moms pay nothing for prenatal visits, labor support and postpartum visits
  • Holds a master's degree in school counseling and a background in human services
Other considerations
  • Serves Queens only
Services: Birth doula, Postpartum doula and Lactation support
Supports births: Hospital, birth center and home births
Doula since: 2020
Based in
Jamaica, Queens, NY 11434 · Serves Queens
Phone: (347) 692-0488
Doula profile
Long Island City · 11101Birth doulaPostpartum doulaMedicaid

#6 Danielle Madrigal

DONA certified birth doula (CD(DONA)) · 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
  • DONA certified for both birth and postpartum support
  • Has worked with families as a nanny and doula for about 25 years
  • Covered by Medicaid, so eligible moms pay nothing for prenatal visits, labor support and postpartum visits
  • Serves Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens
Services: Birth doula and Postpartum doula
Supports births: Hospital, birth center and home births
Doula since: 2025
Based in
Long Island City, Queens, NY 11101 · Serves Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens
Phone: (917) 530-8963
Doula profile
Jamaica · 11434Birth doulaPostpartum doulaMedicaid

#7 Judy Kelsey

CD · 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$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
  • Serves Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn
  • Offers prenatal, labor and postpartum support, 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: 2024
Based in
Jamaica, Queens, NY 11434 · Serves Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn
Phone: (718) 683-7645
Elmhurst · 11373Birth doulaPostpartum doulaMedicaid

#8 Desiree Lucas

CLD, CPD · Independent doula
$1,610–$2,410
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$1,610–$2,410 (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 all five boroughs
Services: Birth doula and Postpartum doula
Supports births: Hospital, birth center and home births
Doula since: 2024
Based in
Elmhurst, Queens, NY 11373 · Serves the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island
Phone: (347) 932-6151
Jamaica · 11433Birth doulaPostpartum doulaMedicaid

#9 Cheyenne Gross

Doula · Independent doula
$1,280–$1,920
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$1,280–$1,920 (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
  • Speaks English and Spanish
  • Serves Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens
  • Offers prenatal, labor and postpartum support, 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: 2025
Based in
Jamaica, Queens, NY 11433 · Serves Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens
Phone: (917) 545-0016
Woodside · 11377Birth doulaPostpartum doulaMedicaid

#10 Barbara Saraintaris

Doula · Independent doula
$1,350–$2,020
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$1,350–$2,020 (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
  • Speaks Spanish and English
  • Serves Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens
  • Offers prenatal, labor and postpartum support, 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: 2026
Based in
Woodside, Queens, NY 11377 · Serves Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens
Phone: (718) 374-4266

More doulas in Queens

Bellerose · 11426Birth doulaPostpartum doulaMedicaid

Tasnuba Mukool

Doula · Independent doula
$1,560–$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$1,560–$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, Bengali, Urdu
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 Bengali, Urdu and English
  • Serves all five boroughs
Services: Birth doula and Postpartum doula
Supports births: Hospital, birth center and home births
Doula since: 2024
Based in
Bellerose, Queens, NY 11426 · Serves the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island
Phone: (718) 413-6205
Corona · 11368Birth doulaPostpartum doulaMedicaid

Gloria Vintimilla

Full Spectrum Doula · Independent doula
$1,480–$2,230
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$1,480–$2,230 (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 Spanish and English
  • Full-spectrum doula serving Queens, Manhattan and the Bronx
Services: Birth doula and Postpartum doula
Supports births: Hospital, birth center and home births
Doula since: 2024
Based in
Corona, Queens, NY 11368 · Serves Queens, Manhattan and the Bronx
Phone: (929) 451-5213
Flushing · 11354Birth doulaPostpartum doulaMedicaid

Yan Lin

Doula · Independent doula
$1,340–$2,020
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–$2,020 (estimate)
Postpartum help at home$36–$47/hr (estimate)
Private insurancePaid upfront; NY plans are not required to cover doulas
Payment
Medicaid
Languages
English, Chinese
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 Chinese and English
  • Serves Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn
Services: Birth doula and Postpartum doula
Supports births: Hospital, birth center and home births
Doula since: 2025
Based in
Flushing, Queens, NY 11354 · Serves Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn
Phone: (347) 232-8999
Glen Oaks · 11004Birth doulaPostpartum doulaMedicaid

Tamarah Beausejour

Doula · Independent doula
$1,350–$2,030
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$1,350–$2,030 (estimate)
Postpartum help at home$36–$47/hr (estimate)
Private insurancePaid upfront; NY plans are not required to cover doulas
Payment
Medicaid
Languages
English, Haitian Creole
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 Haitian Creole and English
  • Serves the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens
Services: Birth doula and Postpartum doula
Supports births: Hospital, birth center and home births
Doula since: 2025
Based in
Glen Oaks, Queens, NY 11004 · Serves the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens
Phone: (917) 554-4841
Jackson Heights · 11372Birth doulaPostpartum doulaMedicaid

Tania Franco-Mora

Full Spectrum 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, 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 Spanish and English
  • Full-spectrum doula serving the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens
Services: Birth doula and Postpartum doula
Supports births: Hospital, birth center and home births
Doula since: 2025
Based in
Jackson Heights, Queens, NY 11372 · Serves the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens
Phone: (718) 709-6502
Jamaica · 11432Birth doulaMedicaid

Donna Downes

Certified · Independent doula
$1,400–$2,100
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$1,400–$2,100 (estimate)
Postpartum help at homeNot offered
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 and labor support
  • Based in Queens and serves families there
Other considerations
  • Focuses on pregnancy and labor support; postpartum visits are not part of her services
  • Serves Queens only
Services: Birth doula
Supports births: Hospital, birth center and home births
Doula since: 2024
Based in
Jamaica, Queens, NY 11432 · Serves Queens
Phone: (718) 883-3000
Elmhurst · 11373Birth doulaPostpartum doulaMedicaid

Umme Mery

Doula · Independent doula
$1,290–$1,930
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$1,290–$1,930 (estimate)
Postpartum help at home$36–$47/hr (estimate)
Private insurancePaid upfront; NY plans are not required to cover doulas
Payment
Medicaid
Languages
English, Bengali
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 Bengali and English
  • Serves Queens, Manhattan and Brooklyn
Services: Birth doula and Postpartum doula
Supports births: Hospital, birth center and home births
Doula since: 2025
Based in
Elmhurst, Queens, NY 11373 · Serves Queens, Manhattan and Brooklyn
Phone: (646) 623-7404
Elmhurst · 11373Birth doulaPostpartum doulaMedicaid

Irina Ulianova

Doula · Independent doula
$1,190–$1,790
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$1,190–$1,790 (estimate)
Postpartum help at home$36–$47/hr (estimate)
Private insurancePaid upfront; NY plans are not required to cover doulas
Payment
Medicaid
Languages
English, Russian
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 Russian and English
  • Offers prenatal, labor and postpartum support in Queens and Manhattan
Services: Birth doula and Postpartum doula
Supports births: Hospital, birth center and home births
Doula since: 2025
Based in
Elmhurst, Queens, NY 11373 · Serves Manhattan and Queens
Phone: (929) 571-4705
Rockaway Beach · 11693Birth doulaPostpartum doulaMedicaid

Sounji Henriques

Doula · Independent doula
$1,530–$2,290
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$1,530–$2,290 (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
  • Serves the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan and Brooklyn
  • Offers prenatal, labor and postpartum support, 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: 2022
Based in
Rockaway Beach, Queens, NY 11693 · Serves the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan and Brooklyn
Phone: (347) 794-5874
Long Island City · 11103Birth doulaMedicaid

Fatematuz Chamak

Doula · Independent doula
$1,250–$1,880
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$1,250–$1,880 (estimate)
Postpartum help at homeNot offered
Private insurancePaid upfront; NY plans are not required to cover doulas
Payment
Medicaid
Languages
English, Bengali
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 Bengali
  • Based in Queens and serves families there
Other considerations
  • Focuses on pregnancy and labor support; postpartum visits are not part of her services
  • Serves Queens only
Services: Birth doula
Supports births: Hospital, birth center and home births
Doula since: 2025
Based in
Long Island City, Queens, NY 11103 · Serves Queens
Phone: (481) 646-4724
Mabel Data · Queens 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 Queens market analysis.

Queens: estimated doula costs

Medicaid
$0
Citywide Doula Initiative
$0
Budget doula (25th pct.)
$1,500
Typical birth package
$1,700
Experienced doula (75th pct.)
$1,900
Birth + 20 hrs postpartum
$2,600

Source: published doula fees, NY Medicaid doula fee schedule (NYC) and Mabel estimates for the 122 Queens doulas listed.

Medicaid pays enrolled doulas up to $1,500 per pregnancy in NYC, at no cost to you; 44 of the 122 doulas here are Medicaid-enrolled.

Queens 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 Queens, 2.1% of births had a doula during pregnancy and 1.9% during childbirth.

Services offered by Queens doulas

Birth doula
42 of 44
Postpartum doula
41 of 44
Lactation support
4 of 44
Full-spectrum support
3 of 44
Prenatal support
2 of 44
Childbirth education
1 of 44

Among the 44 Queens 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
11
Bengali
4
Haitian Creole
3
Urdu
2
Chinese
2
Hindi
1
Russian
1
American Sign Language
1

Number of listed Queens doulas who speak each language.

Experience among listed doulas

Certified or credentialed
23 of 122
5+ years supporting births
23 of 122
Started in 2024 or later
86 of 122

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

Cesarean rates at Queens hospitals

Elmhurst
30%
Jamaica Hospital
38%

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.

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