Why Work with a Postpartum Doula Agency?

Your friends and colleagues mention it — postpartum doula support for those early days, weeks, or even months after bringing home your new baby [or babies!]. And it sounds like a dream! Physical, emotional, and practical support while you rest and recover after one of the most significant events of your life. But a cursory Google search quickly suggests it can be overwhelming to find the right doula. Where does a postpartum doula agency fit in?

There are many ways to find the perfect postpartum doula for your family. Maybe you know of a particular solo-doula who worked their magic for a family member in their postpartum period. Perhaps you’re a chronic Yelper, relying on reviews from those in your community to start your search. Or maybe you’re already in the throes of new-parenthood and elect to take the first available doula you find so you can get some much-needed shut eye.

All of these are valid options, but how do you know they’re going to be a good fit? Will the doula you choose have the credentials you prefer? Are they confident in answering your questions? Do they have experience with twins/preemies/postpartum anxiety? That’s where our Washington, DC-based postpartum doula agency — Metropolitan Doulas — comes in.

Vetting Your Doula

The benefits of choosing your doula through an agency are many. First, we do all the vetting for you. We confirm that the doulas on our team are trained through verified programs, keep up-to-date vaccination records and background checks, ensure they have current CPR and first aid training, and check professional references – all so you don’t have to. Additionally, we know which of our doulas are eligible for services covered by Carrot or other private insurance.

Finding the Perfect Fit

At Metropolitan Doulas, we aim to provide just the right type of support your family needs. We have a team of doulas with vast and differing experiences and education, allowing us to find you the perfect fit. Need a daytime doula with lactation experience who is confident in teaching new parents the ropes? Hoping for overnight support to help shape baby’s sleep from the beginning? Having multiples and feeling anxious about how to manage double everything? Our postpartum doula agency has someone with the training and experience that fits the bill.

Reviews and Reputation

Agencies offer doula reviews, but many of our clients also cite our reputation as a primary reason for choosing us. As Washington, DC’s oldest and largest postpartum-only support agency, we have a dedicated administrative team to handle communication, invoicing, and potential issues as they arise. These critical (but oft-overlooked) benefits of working with an agency allow your doula to focus on the important things, like supporting your family. 

Communication and Support, Start to Finish

Perhaps most importantly, we work closely with our clients and doulas to make sure everyone is adequately supported throughout the entire process. From the moment you reach out until the end of your contract (or longer, if you prefer!), our administrative staff is there to answer questions, guide you through the doula selection process, ensure seamless communication when baby arrives, and for check-ins along the way. 

We know choosing a postpartum doula is a big decision – both financially and emotionally. And we are honored to be the bridge guiding you to the perfect doula for your family.

Part of our Metropolitan Doulas team in the wild! Above at Muse Paintbar and below at Bowlero!