Birth Doula

Ayan Maternity Healthcare Support; Bellevue, Washington (WA, Washington County); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ayan Maternity Healthcare Support seeks compassionate Birth Doulas to support expectant families, especially underserved and immigrant communities. The role covers emotional, physical, and informational support from pregnancy through early childhood, with a focus on advocacy and culturally appropriate care.

This contract position offers reimbursement based on insurance, with higher rates for certified services.

Qualifications

• Certified Birth Doula (WA DOH Approved agencies)
• CPR certification (infants and adults)
• Experience with diverse populations, especially immigrants and non-English speakers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Comfortable working independently on a laptop in a remote or hybrid environment
• Ability to troubleshoot basic laptop/software issues
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to reproductive justice and birth equity

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous support during labor and birth, including comfort measures and advocacy.
• Educate families on birth options and help develop birth plans.
• Collaborate with medical providers to ensure respectful, culturally appropriate care.
• Offer prenatal visits and postpartum follow-up to assess well-being.
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to program evaluation.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Cultural competence

Reproductive justice knowledge

Remote work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Title: Birth Doula
Organization: Ayan Maternity Healthcare Support
Location: King County, WA
Employment Type: Contract

Compensation: This role is based on insurance reimbursements from Apple Health/Healthcare Support, with rates varying depending on the certification status of services rendered.

• Certified services are reimbursed at a higher rate.
• Uncertified services may receive partial or reduced reimbursement. This model aligns with our commitment to providing accessible care while maintaining financial sustainability as a non-profit organization.

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:

• Provide continuous support during labor and birth, including comfort measures and advocacy.
• Educate families on birth options and help develop birth plans.
• Collaborate with medical providers to ensure respectful, culturally appropriate care.
• Offer prenatal visits and postpartum follow-up to assess well-being.
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to program evaluation.

Qualifications:

• Certified Birth Doula ( From WA DOH Approved agencies).
• CPR certification (for infants and adults)
• Experience working with diverse populations, especially immigrants and non-English speakers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Comfortable working independently on a laptop in a remote or hybrid environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic technical issues related to laptop and software use.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to reproductive justice and birth equity.