The Philly Doula Co-Op (PDC) is a group of diverse, certified birth professionals — some fully credentialed, some in the process of becoming. Each of us works as an independent contractor and every member is an equal voice in the co-op. Our shared values include inclusivity, advocacy, equal access to quality care, empowerment through education, and respect for the individual regardless of age, race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, language, physical ability, religion, family, citizenship status, socioeconomic circumstances, education, and life experiences. It is our mission to make every client and every member feel valued, heard, and welcome.
PDC is a network of birth professionals committed to providing quality services that support optimal pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum experiences across the greater Philadelphia area. Our co-op includes seasoned doulas and those new to the profession, and we emphasize professionalism, education, mentoring, and community.
Every doula in the co-op has completed training through DONA International, CAPPA, BirthArts, Birthing From Within, or a comparable program. Before joining, a doula's candidacy is carefully reviewed and voted upon by all current members. Our doulas benefit from ongoing mentoring and professional support — seasoned mentor doulas inform our standards of practice and serve as resources for those newer to the work. We offer a range of fees commensurate with experience, which lets prospective clients choose the doula who best matches their needs while keeping consistency of care across the collective.
Many of our doulas carry additional professional qualifications: certifications for lactation support and childbirth education, licensure for counseling and therapy, yoga teacher training, herbalism, and more. Visit each doula's page for their individual practice details.
