Birth Doula
Bellevue, WA · On-site +1
Birth Doula Organization:Ayan Maternity Healthcare Support Location:King County, WA Employment Type ... Comfortable working independently on a laptop in a remote or hybrid environment. * Ability to ...
Bellevue, WA · On-site +1
Birth Doula Organization:Ayan Maternity Healthcare Support Location:King County, WA Employment Type ... Comfortable working independently on a laptop in a remote or hybrid environment. * Ability to ...
Bellevue, WA · On-site +1
Birth Doula Organization:Ayan Maternity Healthcare Support Location:King County, WA Employment Type ... Comfortable working independently on a laptop in a remote or hybrid environment. * Ability to ...
$43.3K - $46K
11% of jobs
$48.6K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$46K - $48.7K
15% of jobs
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The median wage is $54.6K / yr.
$54.1K - $56.9K
23% of jobs
$57.6K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$56.9K - $59.6K
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$73.1K
One of the main challenges for Remote Doulas is fostering a strong, supportive connection with clients without being physically present during critical moments. This can be overcome by using clear, compassionate communication and providing detailed guidance through video calls, messaging, and curated digital resources. Another challenge is adapting traditional hands-on support techniques to a virtual format, which often involves coaching partners or support persons in the client’s environment. Establishing reliable communication schedules and being responsive to clients’ changing needs helps create a consistent, reassuring presence even from a distance.
To thrive as a Remote Doula, you need a thorough understanding of childbirth education, perinatal support practices, and experience in virtual coaching, often backed by a doula certification (such as DONA International or CAPPA). Familiarity with secure video conferencing platforms, digital resource sharing tools, and online scheduling systems is important for seamless virtual care. Exceptional listening skills, empathy, and the ability to provide emotional reassurance set standout remote doulas apart. These skills and qualities are vital for building trust, effectively supporting clients remotely, and navigating the unique challenges of virtual perinatal care.
A Remote Doula provides virtual emotional, educational, and informational support to expecting and new parents through video calls, phone calls, messaging, and online resources. They assist with birth preparation, postpartum recovery, infant care, and emotional well-being. While they do not provide hands-on support, they offer guidance, reassurance, and evidence-based information to help families navigate pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum experience.
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Posted 14 hours ago
Position Title:Birth Doula
Organization:Ayan Maternity Healthcare Support
Location:King County, WA
Employment Type:Contract
Compensation: This role isbased on insurance reimbursements from Apple Health/Healthcare Support, with rates varying depending on the certification status of services rendered.
Overview:
Ayan Maternity Healthcare Support is seeking compassionate and culturally competent Birth Doulas to provide emotional, physical, and informational support to expectant families, with a focus on underserved and immigrant communities. This role is central to our mission of empowering parents from pregnancy through early childhood.
Responsibilities:
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