Philadelphia · South Jersey
Guided presence through life's thresholds.
Birth and postpartum support rooted in presence, not pressure. Thoughtful preparation, calm guidance, and care that honors your values, your choices, and the family you're becoming.
"When a woman feels respected, supported, and sovereign in her birth space, she is more able to meet birth with trust instead of fear."
— Emily, founder
What I offer
Personalized support for the way you birth and parent.
Choose the level of support that fits your pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and family.
Birth Doula Support
Whether you're planning a home birth, birth center birth, or hospital birth, I provide compassionate, evidence-informed support throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and the early postpartum hours. My care is tailored to your family's needs with package options to fit different levels of support.
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Postpartum Doula Care
Rest is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself after birth. Overnight postpartum support helps your family recover with confidence through newborn care, feeding support within my scope, and a calm experienced presence when you need it most.
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Placenta Encapsulation
Prepared with care using food-safe handling practices and returned promptly so one more piece of your postpartum journey is thoughtfully taken care of.
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Held in the Wild
Birth work doesn't only happen in the birth room. This is where I gather women and families through workshops, community circles, nature walks, postpartum gatherings, yoga collaborations, and seasonal events designed to help us reconnect with ourselves and each other.
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HOW I SHOW UP
Your birth isn't my story to write.
The most important voice in your birth should always be your own.
Birth has a way of asking more of us than we expect. It can be empowering, exhausting, beautiful, messy, transformative-or all of those things before breakfast.
My role isn't to decide what your birth should look like. It's to help you feel equipped to make informed decisions, supported enough to trust yourself and steady enough to navigate whatever unfolds.
Whether you're planning a home birth, hospital birth, epidural, unmedicated birth, or planned cesarean, you deserve a doula who meets you where you are- not where she thinks you should be.
Informed
Evidence-based information, honest conversations, and practical guidance so you can make informed decisions with confidence.
Held
A calm, attentive presence that meets you where you are, offering steady support through pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum weeks.
Sovereign
Your body. Your baby. Your choices. Care that honors your autonomy and keeps your voice at the center of your care.
WHERE I WORK
Serving families across Philadelphia & South Jersey.
I support families throughout Philadelphia, South Jersey, the Main Line, Bucks & Montgomery county, attending home births, birth centers, hospitals, and postpartum visits wherever life begins. If you're unsure whether you're within my service area, reach out. I'd love to see if we're a good fit.
- Center City
- Fishtown
- Northern Liberties
- South Philadelphia
- Queen Village
- Chestnut Hill
- Mt. Airy
- Manayunk
- East Falls
- West Philadelphia
- University City
- Bella Vista
- Graduate Hospital
- Cherry Hill, NJ
- Haddonfield, NJ
- Collingswood, NJ
FAQ
Questions Philadelphia families ask me first.
What does a Philadelphia birth doula do?
A birth doula provides continuous emotional, physical, and informational support to a birthing person and their partner before, during, and after labor. At The Wild Doula, that includes two prenatal visits, on-call availability from 38 weeks, continuous in-person labor support at your Philadelphia hospital or home birth, and a postpartum follow-up — typically over 30+ hours of contact across the perinatal period.
Which Philadelphia hospitals do you support births at?
I attend births at Pennsylvania Hospital, the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP), Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Einstein Medical Center, Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, and Paoli Hospital. I also support planned home births and births at Virtua Voorhees in South Jersey.
How much does a birth doula cost in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia-area birth doula fees typically range from $1,400 to $2,800 depending on experience, scope, and credentials. The Wild Doula full birth package is in the middle of that range and includes prenatal visits, unlimited text support, on-call coverage, continuous labor support, and a postpartum visit. Payment plans and sliding-scale spots are available — see the Services page.
Do doulas replace a partner, midwife, or OB?
No. A doula complements your medical care team and your partner — never replacing them. The medical team manages clinical decisions; the doula provides continuous non-clinical support so your partner can be fully present with you, not running interference or trying to remember every comfort measure.
When should I hire a doula in my pregnancy?
The best time to begin interviewing doulas is between 16 and 28 weeks. That gives time for two prenatal visits, building rapport, and preparing a birth plan together. That said, I take last-minute clients into the third trimester when my calendar allows — reach out even if you are further along.
CURIOUS IF WE'D BE A GOOD FIT?
Let's find out together.
Book a complimentary 20-minute meet & greet. Ask your questions, tell me what you're hoping for, and get a feel for how I work. Whether you hire me or not, you'll leave with more clarity than you came with.
New families start with the Consultation Connection Form — a few questions so our call can focus on what matters most to you.