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Douladex is a comprehensive directory connecting individuals and families with doulas for birth, postpartum, grief, end-of-life care, and every meaningful transition in between

A directory for the full spectrum of doula care

Every stage of life matters • Every transition is different • Every journey is personal • Every kind of doula care has a place • Every stage of life matters • Every transition is different • Every journey is personal • Every kind of doula care has a place • Every stage of life matters • Every transition is different • Every journey is personal • Every kind of doula care has a place • Every stage of life matters • Every transition is different • Every journey is personal • Every kind of doula care has a place •

easier to discover

Douladex was created to make discovering doula care easier. Our directory brings together doulas across a wide range of specialties, making it easier for individuals and families to explore their options, compare areas of expertise, and connect directly with providers

(our purpose)

Making doula care

doula care

Douladex brings independent doulas together in one dedicated directory, making it easier to explore different types of support and connect directly with providers

(how Douladex works)

A simpler way to discover

Every stage of life matters • Every transition is different • Every journey is personal • Every kind of doula care has a place • Every stage of life matters • Every transition is different • Every journey is personal • Every kind of doula care has a place • Every stage of life matters • Every transition is different • Every journey is personal • Every kind of doula care has a place • Every stage of life matters • Every transition is different • Every journey is personal • Every kind of doula care has a place •

Every stage of life matters • Every transition is different • Every journey is personal • Every kind of doula care has a place • Every stage of life matters • Every transition is different • Every journey is personal • Every kind of doula care has a place • Every stage of life matters • Every transition is different • Every journey is personal • Every kind of doula care has a place • Every stage of life matters • Every transition is different • Every journey is personal • Every kind of doula care has a place •

Douladex is a directory—we do not provide medical care, manage bookings, or act as an intermediary

Support can look different at

every stage of life

Doulas support many different stages of life, including birth, postpartum, fertility, pregnancy loss, adoption, grief, end-of-life, and pet loss. Each doula has their own specialty, training, and approach to care

(types of Doula care)

Full Spectrum Doula Support

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Support across multiple life, reproductive, family-building, loss, and end-of-life transitions

Pet Loss & End-of-Life Support

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Compassionate support through a pet's aging, end-of-life decisions, loss, and grief

End-of-Life Support

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Support for individuals and families through the emotional, practical, and personal aspects of the end-of-life journey

Caregiving Support

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Emotional and practical support for caregivers and families caring for a loved one

Grief & Bereavement Support

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Compassionate support for individuals and families experiencing loss and navigating grief

Surrogacy Support

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Guidance and compassionate support throughout the surrogacy journey

Adoption Support

Support for individuals and families navigating the emotional and practical aspects of adoption

Abortion Support

Non-judgmental emotional and practical support before, during, or after an abortion experience

Pregnancy Loss Support

Compassionate support for individuals and families navigating pregnancy loss

Postpartum Support

Support for individuals and families as they adjust to life after birth

Pregnancy & Birth Support

Emotional, educational, and practical support throughout pregnancy, labor, and birth

Fertility Support

Support for individuals and couples navigating fertility journeys and family building

Independent providers.

Each doula operates independently, and all communication takes place directly between you and the provider. Douladex does not manage bookings, provide medical care, or act as an intermediary

Douladex is designed to make discovery easier while keeping the relationship between you and your doula exactly where it belongs — between you and your provider

(our approach)

Direct connections

Every stage of life matters • Every transition is different • Every journey is personal • Every kind of doula care has a place • Every stage of life matters • Every transition is different • Every journey is personal • Every kind of doula care has a place • Every stage of life matters • Every transition is different • Every journey is personal • Every kind of doula care has a place • Every stage of life matters • Every transition is different • Every journey is personal • Every kind of doula care has a place •

Every stage of life matters • Every transition is different • Every journey is personal • Every kind of doula care has a place • Every stage of life matters • Every transition is different • Every journey is personal • Every kind of doula care has a place • Every stage of life matters • Every transition is different • Every journey is personal • Every kind of doula care has a place • Every stage of life matters • Every transition is different • Every journey is personal • Every kind of doula care has a place •

Explore doulas across different specialties, experiences, and stages of life — all in one place

Find the support that feels right for you