connecting NYC families with exceptional doula support.
who are certified, insured, and CPR Certified.
matched and supported across New York City.
What is a Doula?
Why families choose Baby Caravan
Our Doulas are exceptional
We know every doula in our collective not just their credentials, but who they are as people. Every doula in our collective meets thorough qualifications:
We've been doing this for 13 years
Baby Caravan has been part of the New York City birth community since 2011. We know the hospitals, the birth centers, the neighborhoods, and the care providers extremely well.
We do the matching for you
Tell us what you’re looking for in a doula, and we’ll match you with the right doulas.
Ready to Find Your Doula?
Tell us a little about your family and we'll take it from there. Most families are matched within a week. Let’s get this off your to-do list!
Not sure yet? Book a 20-minute call with our Family Coordinator
What Doulas help with
Birth Doula Services
Continuous labor support, birth preparation, advocacy, and presence from early labor through delivery. Your birth doula is with you every step of the way.
Daytime Postpartum Doula Services
In-home support during the day as you recover, bond with your baby, and find your footing as a new family. From newborn care to infant feeding support to giving you space to rest.
Overnight Postpartum Doula Services
Overnight care so your family can sleep. Your overnight doula handles the night shift: feeding support, soothing, and newborn care so you wake up rested.
Sibling Doula Services
Welcoming a new baby when you have older children at home? Our doulas can provide on-call support and care for siblings when you are in labor.
Not sure which type of support is right for you? We’ll help you figure it out.
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How Our Matching Process Works
Pregnancy comes with a to-do list that never seems to end. Finding a doula shouldn't add stress to it. Our matching process is designed to save you time and give you confidence in hiring your doula.
Get startedTell us about your family
Fill out our simple inquiry form sharing what you're looking for. Don't have all the answers yet? That's completely okay. You can also book a free call with one of our Family Coordinators to talk through your options.
We do the work
We search our collective of 90+ vetted birth and postpartum doulas and hand-select two to three who are the right fit for your family based on your due date, location, preferences, and what matters most to you.
Meet your matches
We introduce you to your doula matches and you schedule interviews with them. When you find the right fit, you hire your doula directly. Your doula will get you set up with your contract and invoice for services.
Baby Caravan is the village for growing New York City families.
What families are saying
Pregnancy and Parenthood Insight from Our Doulas and Community
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Ready to Find Your Doula?
Tell us a little about your family and we'll take it from there. Most families are matched within a week. Let’s get this off your to-do list!
Not sure yet? Book a 20-minute call with our Family Coordinator
Your questions answered
Pregnancy comes with a to-do list that never seems to end. Finding a doula shouldn't add stress to it. Our matching process is designed to save you time and give you confidence in hiring your doula.
A doula is a trained professional who provides non-medical physical, emotional, and informational support during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.
A birth doula supports you first during pregnancy to get to know you, build rapport and learn what’s important to you going into labor. During labor and delivery your doula supports you from early contractions via the phone, to meeting you in person at your home or hospital and through the first hours after birth.
A postpartum doula supports you after your baby arrives, helping with newborn care, infant feeding, birth recovery, and adjusting to life as a new family. Postpartum doulas are primary educators helping you learn the many “firsts” of new parenthood. Many families choose to work with both.
After you complete our inquiry form, our team reviews your needs, preferences, due date, and location. We hand-select two to three doulas from our collective who we believe are the right fit. We introduce you, you interview them, and then you choose who to work with. We're here throughout the process for any questions or additional support.
Every doula in the Baby Caravan collective has completed certified doula training, has documented birth and postpartum experience, and has been personally vetted by our team. Additionally, all our doulas are CPR certified and have professional liability insurance. We only work with doulas we trust with our own families.
Birth doula packages in NYC typically range from $1,500 to $6,000+ depending on the doula’s experience and what is included in their services package. Postpartum doula support is typically billed hourly, ranging from $45 to $85+ per hour depending on experience. Many families use employee benefits like Carrot, Progyny, or Maven to offset the cost. Additionally some families use tax-advantaged accounts such as an HSA or FSA to pay for doula services. Over two-thirds of our doulas are eligible to work with these providers. If cost is a barrier, we can also connect you with sliding scale options.
Absolutely yes. A doula and a partner play completely different roles. A doula brings professional training, calm experience, and a knowledge base your partner simply can't have — and frees your partner to be fully emotionally present rather than trying to remember what they read in a birth class. Many of our families say their doula was as valuable for their partner as for them.