Birth Doula

The Role:

We are looking for a certified Birth Doula to be a trusted partner and advocate for expectant mothers in the Maryland area. The birth doula will lead two prenatal visits with moms and support them through active labor.

This role is for someone who is passionate about making a difference, who believes that every woman deserves the best care, regardless of background or circumstances.

This role would support our members in the Greater Baltimore, Maryland area.

Work Schedule:

This is a contract position to support 1 to 4 births per month with potential to increase, if desired. You would set your own schedule for 2 prenatal visits.

Responsibilities:

Build an initial connection in two virtual prenatal visits, educating clients on labor positions, birth plans, and expectations for Labor & Delivery

Be on-call to support your clients through active labor

Communicate with the care team to escalate clinical issues and social needs from prenatal visits as needed

Maintain clear, accurate documentation of all care interactions

Required Qualifications:

Valid Doula Certification

Must be an active, enrolled Medicaid provider in Maryland’s ePREP system

Deep knowledge of childbirth, non-medical pain management strategies, breastfeeding, mother/baby bonding, and postpartum recovery

Strong communicator who can provide guidance with compassion and cultural sensitivity and inspire trust with clients, families, and medical providers – virtually and in-person

Strong problem solving and organizational skills to manage multiple clients at one time

Comfortable learning new communication and telehealth platforms and EHR documentation systems

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record, reliable transportation, and compliance with state inspection, registration, and insurance requirements

Access to home internet and a phone with internet access

Preferred Qualifications:

Fluent in Spanish or Amharic

Breastfeeding Counselor certification

Adult & Infant CPR & First Aid certification

Benefits of Contracting with with us:

Skip payment headaches: We manage the billing process for you and contracts directly with insurers.

Set your schedule: Choose the hours and number of clients that work best for you.

Help even more families: We find the members and seamlessly connects you with them.

Feel the power of a team behind you: Our Maternity Navigators develop deep relationships with our members in their first and second trimester, monitoring their health and connecting them with community resources for a healthy pregnancy. You’ll receive a summary of the member’s pregnancy experience to date before your first visit. If any clinical issues arise, we also have RNs on staff, ready to help!

This contractor role pays between $750-$850 per client, which will consist of two prenatal visits and birth support. Exact compensation will depend on number of births and overall doula experience.

Our Interview Process

At Nadia Care, we value transparency and want you to feel prepared at every stage of your candidate journey. Below is our standard interview process for this role:

Recruiter Screen | 30 minutes

Team Interview | 45 minutes

Please note that this process is subject to change, but we will always keep you informed along the way.