Welcoming a new baby can feel equal parts magical and overwhelming.
You are not alone in that feeling — and you don't have to navigate it alone either.
Over the years, our award-winning team of Philadelphia doulas and newborn care experts have had the privilege of walking alongside hundreds of families through their birth and postpartum journeys. We are deeply committed to delivering professional, heartfelt support to every family we serve throughout Philadelphia, The Main Line, and surrounding suburbs.
We've been supporting Philadelphia pregnant and postpartum parents and their babies since 2018.
How can we help you?
Our Philadelphia Doula Team
Having a baby in the Greater Philadelphia Area comes with its own unique considerations — from navigating the region's many hospitals and providers to settling into life with a newborn in one of the country's most vibrant and diverse cities. Our team understands the Greater Philadelphia birth and baby landscape and provides personalized, knowledgeable support.
At Connected Doulas, we take great care in choosing the Philadelphia birth and postpartum professionals who support our families. Our expert birth doulas, postpartum doulas, newborn care specialists, and night nurses in Philadelphia are carefully vetted. We look for professionals who are not only highly trained but are also compassionate, respectful, and committed to inclusive care.
A Village of Support for Every Step of Your Parenting Journey
Right here in metro Philly!
Whether you're looking for steady support during labor, expert overnight newborn care, or guidance as you settle into life with your baby, our team works together to provide consistent, high-quality care tailored to your family's needs.
Overnight Newborn Care
Sleep deprivation during the newborn stage is real. Our Philadelphia overnight specialists take the helm from evening through morning — handling feedings, soothing, and diaper changes so you can get the restorative sleep you need to show up and thrive as a parent.
Postpartum Doulas
Our Philadelphia postpartum doulas are there for those precious and exhausting early weeks at home with your new baby. From newborn care guidance and feeding support — whether breastfeeding, pumping, or formula feeding — to light household help and emotional reassurance, we're here so you can rest, recover, and bond with your little one.
Birth Doulas
Our birth doulas provide continuous physical, emotional, and informational support throughout labor and delivery in Philadelphia — helping you feel informed, empowered, and supported every step of the way, whether you're planning to birth at Jefferson, Penn Medicine, or Temple University Hospital, at a local birth center, or at home.
Classes & Consults
Knowledge is power, and knowing your options builds confidence. Our Philadelphia-based classes and consultations — covering childbirth preparation, newborn care, HypnoBirthing, lactation and infant feeding, and sleep support — help you feel prepared and empowered every step of your journey into parenthood.
Postpartum Meal Prep
We handle everything from grocery shopping to meal prep — even that warm snack delivered right to you while you feed your baby. Rooted in time-honored postpartum traditions, our meal plans are tailored to your recovery needs and personal preferences, with plenty of extras to stock your freezer.
Placenta Encapsulation
Nourish your body and support postpartum healing with our premium Philly placenta encapsulation service, designed to help restore energy, balance hormones, and promote overall well-being during your recovery.
“We had a great experience with Connected Doulas! They are very fast to respond and thorough in their services. We were searching for nighttime support and they quickly matched us with three great postpartum doulas to choose from. We decided to work with Rasheada W for 6 weeks after bringing our daughter home and it was so nice to have the extra help. We love Rasheada (we learned so much from her) and are grateful them for facilitating a trustworthy and stress-free experience. I would highly recommend working with them!”
- K.G. Philadelphia
Overnight Newborn Care
"I highly recommend using the doula services of Connected Doulas! I got a doula for both birth and postpartum. As a nervous and clueless first time mom, I felt very supported and empowered throughout the whole journey. I got matched with a wonderful doula and back up doula as well. They explained everything and worked with me. I appreciated the warmth and flexibility of my doula. From the first email to invoicing- everything was seamless and one less thing to worry about. They make everything as easy for you as possible!"
- S.S, Exton, PA
Birth Doula Support & Overnight Newborn Care
"If you are looking for a birth doula, I cannot recommend Connected Doulas enough! We had the pleasure of working with Daria, who was truly so impactful on my birth experience. From our first ‘interview’, we felt so connected and immediately knew she would be the most amazing support... I had everything I wanted during my birth experience, and I really attribute that to having an amazing support. Connected Doulas was also wonderful to work with - from their thorough doula matching process to their easy and quick communication."
- A.C., Phoenixville, PA
Birth Doula Support
"This was the first baby for me and my husband and we were extremely excited, but also overwhelmed. We have nothing but good things to say about Connected Doulas, especially our Doula, Rebecca. She was friendly, supportive, and extremely involved before, during, and after the birth of our baby. During the the birth of our baby Rebecca was encouraging, kind, and truly helped both me and my husband through some challenging moments. We are so thankful for all of the care and support shown to us!"
- M.C, Royersford, PA
Birth Doula Support
"We had a wonderful experience with Connected Doulas - they were responsive and organized. We worked with Cheyenne, who was a reliable, calming presence. Thank you for the valuable support during such a pivotal time for our family!"
- L.H., Elkins Park, PA
Overnight Newborn Care
"Connected Doulas had excellent communication from start to finish. We were able to virtually meet with a few amazing women before ultimately making our decision. On day of labor, they all coordinated to make sure we were in the best hands. Martiza made us feel so comfortable and was always there to answer all of our questions. She even came over postpartum to check in on everything. Rhianna was able to be there for us last minute and helped us through delivery. Fantastic women!"
- A.R., Wilmington, Delaware
Birth Doula Support
"As a first-time mother with no family nearby, postpartum support was crucial. My experience with Connected Doulas was the best I could have hoped for. Their extensive initial questionnaire shows the effort they make to match you with a doula who fits your needs. Daphne was an amazing match. She was always on time, communicative, helpful with any and all baby tasks, and incredibly warm, caring, and patient. I was grateful to lean on her for advice as a first-time mother, but also appreciated that she respected our autonomy as parents."
- L.L, Phoenixville, PA
Overnight Newborn Care
"We had a wonderful experience with Connected Doulas! They were very easy to work with from the start. We were most happy about who they connected us with, Chelsea, who was a perfect addition to our village after the birth of our twins. She helped us care for our twins, gave us advice, and was there as an all around support to both my husband and me as we adjusted to our new life as a family of four."
- A.C., Bala Cynwyd, PA
Daytime Postpartum Doula Services
"I had a very positive experience with Connected Doulas and their wide range of services - full service doula care, placenta capsules, hypnobirthing, and birth classes. The intake form was thorough to make sure they understood my needs. Everyone was really helpful as I explored options for my 2nd pregnancy. I worked with Rhianna, an expert doula (150+ births!) on childbirth education. As my second time with preparing for birth, she customized our sessions. My husband and I learned so much and had a truly wonderful birth experience thanks to the deep knowledge she shared on pain management and labor support techniques. 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼"
- N.D., Bryn Mawr, PA
Birth Doula Support & Birth Class
"Connected Doulas is a wonderful service and I highly recommend it to any parent. A lot of the other doula agencies we interviewed were eager to tell us how to parent where as Connected Doulas worked with our innate capabilities and encouraged us to use our instincts which helped me feel more secure as a new mom. My baby was born prematurely with a few complications. Our doulas took wonderful care and precautions. We relied heavily on the postpartum doulas - allowing us to get full nights sleep which was essential in managing our stress and helping me recover. Should we have another child, I would use their services again!"
- L.G., University City, PA
Overnight Newborn Care
"Connected Doulas was an incredible source of support and guidance to help us bring our newborn girl - our first baby - home. Anna M. was our birth doula leading up to and during delivery, and provided support as well when after we got home. Anna was a wealth of knowledge about the birthing process and was an amazing person bringing positive and supportive energy into the room as I delivered. She also helped me to navigate breastfeeding as well, such an important but also stressful part of the newborn stage. I am so thrilled to recommend the whole team at Connected Doulas to help any new parents and parents-to-be to navigate this process."
- A.K., West Chester, PA
Birth Doula Support & Overnight Newborn Care
"We had a very good experience with Connected Doulas. Their communication was very timely and we appreciated the availability for urgent assistance, reflecting their commitment to families. We had the pleasure of working with 3 doulas for overnight support and flexible daytime assistance. Each doula demonstrated professionalism (checking in with us regarding schedules, preferences, & household needs) and attentiveness to our family's unique needs (understanding the ever-changing needs of infants and babies). We would wholeheartedly recommend this agency."
- A.F., Swedesboro, NJ
Overnight Newborn Care
"We cannot say enough wonderful things about Connected Doulas! Our overnight doulas were a lifesaver during the early weeks with our newborn, providing calm, professional, and compassionate care that gave us peace of mind and much-needed rest. They lovingly cared for our baby, and also supported us as new parents, offering advice, reassurance, and encouragement. It was clear they were highly experienced and genuinely cared about our family’s well-being. Thanks to Nichole (our doula) and Emma (helped with things behind the scenes), we felt confident and rested in a time that can often feel overwhelming. Highly recommend!"
- C.R., Marlton, New Jersey
Overnight Newborn Care
"I had a wonderful experience working with Connected Doulas. They were very responsive and thorough in connecting me with a birth doula and postpartum doula. Jazmine and Adriane were both amazing to work with as postpartum doulas and it was great to know my little one was taken care so my husband and I could get some rest at night. Jazmine was an awesome birth doula - she was very knowledgeable, asked great questions, and incredibly non-judgmental. I highly recommend."
- M.L., Media, PA
Birth Doula Support & Overnight Newborn Care
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What to expect with our birth and postpartum doulas:
Every doula and newborn care specialist on our Philadelphia team is hand-picked, thoroughly vetted, and chosen with care — not only for their expertise, but for their warmth, their professionalism, and their genuine commitment to the families they serve.
Local Expertise
We know Philadelphia's hospitals, pediatricians, birth centers, and the local resources that help new families thrive. Whether you're delivering in the city or settling in at home in the suburbs, our team knows the birth and baby community so you never have to navigate it alone.
Here When You Need Us
Birth and the newborn days are beautifully unpredictable, and we plan for that. With flexible scheduling across days, nights, and weekends — and a reliable on-call system for births — trusted support is always there when you need it most.
Thoughtfully Matched to Your Family
We don't do one-size-fits-all. Before care begins, we take the time to understand your needs, your preferences, and your parenting style — so your doula or newborn care specialist feels like exactly the right fit from day one.
You are a click away from finding your Philadelphia doula dream team!
Let's Connect
We want to meet you! Submit our inquiry form or schedule a free discovery call to get started.
Get Matched
We'll send you our match questionnaire to be connected with 1-3 doulas we believe will be a great fit for your family. (→ learn more about our match process...)
The Best Support You Could Ask For
After you complete virtual consultations with the doulas, choose your perfect match and the support package that most aligns with your family's needs.
Your Connected Doulas Team
Do you have Carrot Fertility for doula services?
If your employer provides these benefits, we can help you through the process of getting reimbursed for your metro Philadelphia area birth or postpartum doula support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Great question, and one we hear from Philadelphia families all the time! With so many families in the Greater Philadelphia area juggling demanding careers, busy commutes, and a relatively short maternity leave, making the most of your postpartum support really matters.
These two roles overlap in more ways than not, with subtle differences in training and scope of knowledge. A postpartum doula is focused on supporting you through the transition into new parenthood — emotional support, postpartum recovery, lactation guidance, and hands-on newborn care so you can rest and recover.
A newborn care specialist (NCS) focuses primarily on your baby, bringing a deeper level of specialized expertise in newborn sleep, feeding, and development.
Many Philadelphia families choose one or the other, and some love having a provider who is cross-trained in both. We're happy to help you figure out what feels right on a discovery call.