Doulas are not covered by the BC Medical Services Plan. Doulas are hired privately by the family and therefore works only for their client. Birth Doulas charge anywhere from $700 to $2000 for a birth package. The average doula charges between $950 and $1200 for an entire birth contract.

How do I find a doula in BC?

Find a Doula.

  1. ​Select the date you require a doula.
  2. Enter your postal code (to narrow the search down to doulas who service your area)
  3. Click on ‘Search by Availability’
  4. Browse the doula profiles who meet your requirements & contact those you are interested in.

Is doula services covered by insurance?

Will insurance pay for a doula? Some—but not all—insurance companies will cover all or part of the cost of a doula. There may be a volunteer doula program in your area for women who can’t afford to hire one. And some doulas offer a sliding fee scale, based on what a woman can afford.

How much does a doula cost in Canada?

The cost of a doula varies widely, but in Canada is usually somewhere around $600-$1000. This typically includes 2 prenatal visits, attendance at your labour and delivery, and a postpartum visit.

Is a doula really necessary?

“Doulas are important to women because their sole purpose is to provide physical, emotional, and informational support during labor and birth without doing anything medical,” says Ami Burns, a childbirth educator and doula in Chicago and the founder of Birth Talk (birthtalk.com).

Are Doulas covered by insurance in Canada?

What’s behind the growth of doulas? Doulas are not covered by any provincial health care plan. But doula services have started to be funded by some private insurance plans, which may be contributing to their increased use.

How much does a doula charge?

How much does a doula cost? Depending on experience and level of service provided, costs usually range from $800 to $2000, with student doulas available for much lower rates. The cost usually includes one or more visits during pregnancy and after birth as well as attendance at birth.

Are doulas covered by insurance in Canada?