Birth Doula

About This Role

Being a trusted partner and advocate for expectant mothers in the Maryland area is the core of this role, leading two prenatal visits and supporting them through active labor. This position suits someone passionate about making a difference and who believes every woman deserves the best care, regardless of background or circumstances.

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

Requirements

• 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

Nice to have:

• Fluent in Spanish or Amharic
• Breastfeeding Counselor certification
• Adult & Infant CPR & First Aid certification

Benefits

• Skip payment headaches: Nadia Care manages the billing process and contracts directly with insurers
• Set your schedule: Choose the hours and number of clients that work best for you
• Help even more families: Nadia Care finds the members and seamlessly connects you with them
• Feel the power of a team behind you: Maternity Navigators develop deep relationships with 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. RNs are on staff, ready to help if any clinical issues arise.

Important Details

• Schedule: contract position to support 1 to 4 births per month with potential to increase, if desired; set your own schedule for 2 prenatal visits
• Locations: Greater Baltimore, Maryland area