Are you a doula? Add yourself to this directory here

Looking for a doula near you?

Our directory can help you find a doula to support you during pregnancy, birth or the early days of parenthood. Whether you’re looking for someone local or someone who offers online support, you can use the search form and filters below to explore your options.

Finding the right doula for you

• Search by location: Enter just the first half of your postcode to find doulas in your area. Don’t worry if someone isn’t based particularly close to you – many doulas are happy to travel and will indicate how far they’re willing to go.
• Search by identity or experience: Use the diversity tags to find doulas who share aspects of your identity or lived experience. Use the broader doula tags to find someone with experience in particular areas of support.
• Explore your options: We encourage you to speak to more than one doula before making your decision. Choosing someone to accompany you through pregnancy, birth or new parenthood is deeply personal. Take your time, ask questions and trust your instincts.

Understanding mentoring and recognition

Some doulas describe themselves as mentored, acknowledged or recognised. These terms indicate whether a doula is currently undertaking a period of mentoring or companionship, or has completed that process of learning, reflection and professional development.

Looking for a Developing Doulas Companion?

If you’re a doula seeking mentoring or companionship with a DD Companion, select the ‘DD companionship’ tag to see our available Companions.

A note about our directory

The Developing Doulas directory is open to all doulas, regardless of where they trained. It is intended to help families find and connect with doulas, rather than to recommend or endorse individual practitioners.

All doulas listed are independent and self-employed. Developing Doulas does not employ, supervise, assess or regulate the doulas in this directory, and inclusion does not mean that we have verified their qualifications, experience or insurance.

Each doula is responsible for their own professional practice, insurance and arrangements with clients. We encourage you to speak with prospective doulas, ask questions and make your own enquiries before deciding who is right for you.

Developing Doulas does not provide a complaints resolution or conciliation service, but we always welcome feedback about your experiences of doula support.

For more information, please see our Terms of Service.