Full Spectrum Doula

EmpowerMama•Allentown, PA

About The Position

EmpowerMama is seeking PA Medicaid-enrolled full spectrum doulas to provide non-medical support to families throughout the perinatal and postpartum period, including labor and delivery. The role delivers home-based and community care supporting families’ physical, emotional, and informational needs from pregnancy through the early weeks of parenthood. The position is available on a contracted basis, with compensation paid per session of care delivered. EmpowerMama is a doula agency serving Medicaid-enrolled families across Pennsylvania. Its mission is to provide skilled, compassionate doula care regardless of income or location and to advance equitable maternal health outcomes. The agency describes its culture as collaborative and mission-driven, valuing diverse perspectives and the contributions of each doula.

Requirements

Must be fluent in English.
Completion of a full spectrum or postpartum doula training program and certification.
Must be enrolled as a PA Medicaid provider.
Reliable transportation for home visits and birth support throughout the service area.
Strong communication, empathy, and organizational skills.
Cultural competency and ability to work with diverse populations.
In-depth knowledge of pregnancy, birth, postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn health.
Positive, compassionate, patient, and nurturing demeanor, with an empathetic and non-judgmental approach.
Must be able to work flexible hours, including on-call availability for births.
Must pass a background check.
Must be PCB Doula certified or eligible.
CPR certification required.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in a second language.
Birth doula certification.
Certification in lactation or breastfeeding consultation.

Responsibilities

Provide continuous emotional, physical, and informational support during labor and delivery.
Offer reassurance and emotional support to expectant and new parents through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.
Assist with labor comfort measures and physical recovery after childbirth, including opportunities for rest and personal care.
Demonstrate newborn care techniques, including feeding, diapering, and soothing.
Provide evidence-based information on pregnancy, birth options, infant care, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery.
Help families communicate with healthcare providers and access needed resources.
Assist with light household duties so parents can focus on recovery and bonding with the baby.
Help older siblings adjust to new family dynamics and provide care if needed.
Connect parents with additional resources and support services as needed.