Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

  • A doula is a trained professional who provides emotional, physical, and informational support during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. At Vermont Doula Company, our doulas are compassionate experts who walk alongside families through all phases of the perinatal journey.

    There are countless physical and emotional benefits of having doula support. For more detailed information about the evidence behind the benefits of doula care, visit Evidence Based Birth.

  • Birth doulas support families during pregnancy and labor, offering education, comfort measures, and advocacy throughout the birthing process. Postpartum doulas help ease the transition into parenthood by providing hands-on support with newborn care, feeding, emotional recovery, rest, and household rhythm.

  • We offer birth doula care, postpartum doula support (including overnight care), group classes, and family-centered education. Massage therapy services will conclude in Fall 2025.

About Vermont Doula Company

  • We are Vermont’s first doula agency, offering a team-based approach that ensures each family is matched with a thoughtful, experienced doula pair. Our model blends high-quality support with reliability, collaboration, and deep community knowledge. With Vermont Doula Company, you’re never on your own.

  • Unlike solo doulas, Vermont Doula Company uses a collaborative agency model. This means you’re matched with a team of two doulas who work together to provide you with consistent, reliable, and personalized support. You’ll meet both doulas in advance, so no matter who’s on call when your labor starts—or what time your baby needs soothing in the night—you’re always supported by someone you know and trust.

    You also benefit from the collective wisdom and experience of an entire team. Our doulas collaborate with each other, consult on tricky situations, and bring a breadth of skills and perspectives to your care.

  • All of our doulas are trained professionals, but their expertise goes beyond certifications. Our team includes folks with backgrounds in nursing, lactation, mental health, public health, reproductive justice, trauma-informed care, and more. We believe lived experience is a form of expertise, and we intentionally bring together a diverse, deeply compassionate team.

  • VDC has an office space in South Burlington, Vermont where we hold our classes, groups, and prenatal meetings with familes. We are convieniently located at 30 Farrell Street Suite 100.

  • Description text goes hereAlways. Our team-based model means you are matched with two doulas, so you’re supported by people you’ve already built a relationship with—no last-minute strangers.

  • We support clients throughout Vermont, including but not limited to Addison, Washington, and Lamoille counties. Reach out and we’ll do our best to accommodate your location.

  • Yes. We are committed to providing safe, affirming, and inclusive care for queer, trans, and BIPOC families. We recognize that the perinatal care system has not always served all families equitably, and we work to actively shift that narrative—through our team makeup, our community partnerships, and the way we show up in our work.

    We also offer a discount for queer and BIPOC families as part of our ongoing commitment to reproductive justice and health equity. Please let us know if you'd like more information.

Booking & Availability

  • Start by filling out our inquiry form or scheduling a free consultation call. From there, we’ll guide you through our matching process and next steps.

  • We welcome inquiries at any stage—from early pregnancy to early labor! That said, booking early helps ensure the best match and availability.

  • Yes. We often have space for last-minute or urgent support, both for birth and postpartum care.

  • Absolutely. After an initial consultation, we’ll introduce you to your proposed doula team for a virtual or in-person meet & greet before any commitment is made.

Birth Doula Support

  • We support all kinds of births—hospital, home, and birth center. We’re also here for families planning medicated or unmedicated births, inductions, VBACs, and cesareans.

  • Yes. Whether your cesarean is scheduled or becomes part of your birth plan later on, we’re there to help you prepare, feel informed, and feel emotionally supported before, during, and after delivery.

  • Your doula team includes two doulas who share call, so one of your known providers will be there when labor begins. If there’s ever an unexpected emergency, one of our trusted team members will step in.

  • Yes! We believe every family deserves support that aligns with their values and preferences—whether you’re planning an unmedicated birth or using every tool available.

Postpartum Doula Support

  • Postpartum doulas nurture the whole family after birth. They offer infant care guidance, support feeding goals, help with rest and recovery, assist with light household tasks, and provide compassionate emotional support for new parents.

  • Yes, we offer both daytime and overnight postpartum support. Our overnight doulas help you get much-needed rest while ensuring your baby is cared for with expertise and gentleness.

  • It varies! Some families book just a few sessions for targeted support, while others schedule several weeks of regular care. We’ll help you build a plan that meets your needs and budget.

  • Yes. We support all feeding methods—breast/chestfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, combo feeding—and help you find your rhythm. Some of our doulas also hold lactation credentials or work closely with IBCLCs.

  • They can. We often help with older sibling transitions, simple meal prep, tidying, and household flow—while keeping the focus on you and your baby.

Pricing & Payment

  • Our services are billed hourly or as package rates, depending on the type of care. Contact us directly for our most current pricing, and we’ll walk you through your options.

  • Yes. We’re happy to arrange payment plans that make support more accessible and manageable.

    Also, adding doula services to a baby registry is a great way for families to help pay for services! Families love to pay for doula support for their loved ones.

  • Yes—many families are able to use HSA/FSA funds to pay for doula services.

  • In most cases, doula services are not covered by insurance. However, we are happy to provide receipts or documentation if your plan allows for reimbursement. Vermont families with Blue Cross Blue Shield may also be eligible for postpartum support reimbursement through the Better Beginnings “Help at Home” program.