What is a birth doula?
A birth doula is a trained professional who stays with you before, during, and after labor. They don't replace your medical team — they work alongside them.
- Help you build and communicate your birth plan
- Keep you calm and focused during contractions
- Advocate for your preferences with hospital staff
- Support your partner so they can support you
- Stay with you from active labor through the first hours after birth
When to hire one
Most families connect with a doula in the second trimester. The earlier you book, the more time you have to build a relationship before the birth. Worth considering if you're a first-time parent who wants extra support, navigating the Israeli hospital system as an English speaker, planning a specific type of birth (natural, VBAC, epidural-free), or your partner wants backup so they're not carrying it alone.
How Doulas Israel works
- 1Search — Filter by language, location, virtual availability, and specialty
- 2Read profiles — Credentials, approach, rates, and testimonials from real families
- 3Reach out — Contact directly through the platform, no middleman
Free to search. No booking fees.
Featured Birth Doulas
Dafna Rose
I am a birthing doula and birth educator with over a year of hands-on experience supporting women through labor, birth, and postpartum. My approach is rooted in compassionate, evidence-based care, focused on helping women feel empowered and informed throughout their birthing experience. In addition, my own fertility journey deeply shaped my path and inspired me to become a fertility coach, offering guidance and emotional support to women navigating the often complex and isolating road to conception. I bring a blend of professional training and personal understanding to every client relationship, creating a space of trust, empathy, and holistic support from fertility through birth.
Janice Cohen
As a certified Childbirth Educator, Birth & Postpartum Doula, Lactation Counselor, and Reflexologist, I provide a variety of services for women preparing for all kinds of birth experiences. My intention is to support you fully — helping you explore your options, understand how birth works in Israel, prepare emotionally and practically, and feel confident and supported in the birth you choose for yourself.
Rivka Zlatkin
I am an Integrative Women's Health Practitioner, Full-Spectrum Doula, and Childbirth Educator with over 20 years of experience supporting women's health and well-being, including fertility, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery. My work draws on extensive training and experience in women's health, yoga therapy, pregnancy and postpartum yoga, aromatherapy, Sobada/abdominal massage therapy, body-based practices, childbirth education, and holistic fertility support. By integrating these approaches, I help women better understand their bodies, strengthen their connection to themselves and their babies, and navigate each stage of their journey with greater confidence and awareness. I offer personalized support for fertility, pregnancy, birth preparation, labor, postpartum recovery, and the transition to parenthood, both in person and online.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a birth doula cost in Israel?
- Rates vary by experience and scope. Most birth doulas in Israel charge between ₪2,000 and ₪6,000 for full birth support including prenatal meetings and postpartum follow-up. Rates are set by the specialist — you'll see them on each profile.
- Do I need a doula if I'm planning an epidural?
- Yes. Pain management is one part of the birth experience. A doula helps with everything before, during, and after the epidural — positioning, communication with staff, emotional grounding, and recovery.
- Can my partner still be involved?
- A doula supports your partner as much as you. Most families say their partner felt more confident and less anxious with a doula present, not less involved.
- What happens after I send an inquiry?
- The specialist gets a notification and responds directly to you. Most respond within 24–48 hours.
- Are the doulas on Doulas Israel vetted?
- All profiles are reviewed before going live. You'll see certifications, training, and experience listed on each profile.