Doula guide · 2026
How much does a doula cost in London?
Doula fees vary with where you live, the doula's experience, and how much support is included. Here is what families in London and the South East can typically expect, and what you get for it.
Typical doula prices at a glance
- Birth doula package (UK)
- around £1,200 – £2,500+
- Birth doula package (London)
- around £1,700 – £4,000+
- Postnatal doula (London, per hour)
- around £25 – £60, often with a 2–3 hour minimum
- Overnight postnatal support
- usually a higher hourly rate
Ranges are based on prices published by doulas in London and across the UK in 2026. Every doula sets their own fees, so always ask for a personal quote.
What is usually included in a birth doula package
- Antenatal sessions to prepare you and your birth partner
- Support with birth preferences and informed decision-making
- On-call availability in the weeks around your due date
- Continuous support throughout labour and birth
- At least one postnatal visit or check-in, often with a birth debrief
- Messaging support between sessions
What affects the price
- Location — London and big cities tend to cost more because of travel and on-call commitments.
- On-call period — being available around the clock for several weeks limits how many families a doula can support.
- Number of sessions — more antenatal or postnatal visits mean a higher fee.
- Extras — for example birth debriefs, recovery sessions, baby massage, or overnight support.
- Experience and training — newly qualified doulas may charge less; experienced doulas with specialist training usually charge more.
Ways to make a doula more affordable
- Ask about payment plans — spreading the cost over your pregnancy
- Choose a package that matches the support you need most, such as birth-only or postnatal-only
- Ask family to contribute to doula support instead of baby gifts
- Check whether you qualify for a charity-funded doula through organisations such as Doula UK’s Access Fund
My packages
I offer three main packages — MamaBear Prep (antenatal preparation and birth support), MamaBear Signature (full care from pregnancy to the fourth trimester), and MamaBear Held (postnatal support) — plus fertility support. Every package is personalised after a free connection call, and payment plans are available.
See what each package includes in the packages section, or read what a doula does. I support families across London and Kent.