Typical birth professional rates in California

Birth doulas, postpartum doulas, midwives, lactation consultants, childbirth educators, massage therapists, yoga specialists, and more. Figures reflect listings tied to California.

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Real rates from 935 birth professionals in our network.

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Typical cost ranges

Common ballparks before you run the calculator:

Birth doula

$800 to $2,500

Full package

Midwife care

$3,000 to $8,000+

Labor and delivery

Lactation consultant

$75 to $300

Per session

Postpartum doula

$25 to $65

Per hour

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California, USA Birth Service Costs

Professionals listed in California, USA. Your city or provider may differ.

Fixed Pricing

One-time service fees

Babywearing Educator

$250Fixed

Birth Boot Camp Classes

$90Fixed

Birth Doula

$2,400Fixed

$1,300 - $5,500

Birth Photography

$1,600Fixed

$800 - $2,900

Birth Trauma Specialists

$190Fixed

Birthing From Within Classes

$900Fixed

Breastfeeding Support Groups

$5Fixed

$0 - $10

Breastfeeding Workshops

$300Fixed