Affordable Doula Care in Austin, Dallas, Houston, & San Antonio
At Circle Birth, we believe every family deserves compassionate, professional birth and postpartum support—regardless of budget. Our Circle C.A.R.E. Student Doula Program connects families with trained doulas-in-training who provide affordable birth and postpartum care while gaining valuable experience under expert supervision.
If you’re looking for a cost-effective alternative to hiring an experienced doula, our student doulas offer quality care at a lower price, making doula services more accessible for all families in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio.
What is the Circle C.A.R.E.
Student Doula Program?
The Circle C.A.R.E. Student Doula Program is designed to:
Provide families with affordable doula care by connecting them with student doulas who are actively gaining hands-on experience.
Ensure high-quality support by having student doulas mentored and supervised by experienced professionals at Circle Birth.
Help student doulas gain real-world experience while offering families a more budget-friendly option.
Our student doulas fall into two categories:
Doulas in the process of completing certification through a nationally recognized organization such as DONA International, CAPPA, ICEA, ProDoula, or Childbirth International. These doulas are actively working toward meeting their experience requirements for certification.
Doulas who are already certified but need more hands-on experience before moving into full-time doula work. Many of these doulas come with prior experience but are refining their skills under expert mentorship.
Regardless of where they are in their certification journey, all student doulas at Circle C.A.R.E. are carefully selected, trained, and committed to providing compassionate, professional support at a reduced rate.
Who Should Consider
a Student Doula?
Our student doula services are a great option for families who:
Want professional birth or postpartum doula support but need a more affordable option
Prefer one-on-one guidance from a doula-in-training who is passionate about supporting new parents
Are open to working with a student doula under expert mentorship
Are looking for a cost-effective way to benefit from doula services
Many families find that student doulas offer just as much dedication, care, and compassion as fully certified doulas—at a fraction of the cost.
What Can a Student Doula
Do for You?
Birth Doula Support (Labor & Delivery)
A Circle C.A.R.E. Student Birth Doula can:
Provide emotional and physical support during labor
Offer comfort techniques, breathing exercises, and pain management strategies
Help you navigate your birth plan and preferences
Act as a calm, reassuring presence throughout labor and delivery
Postpartum Doula Support (After Birth Care)
A Circle C.A.R.E. Student Postpartum Doula can:
Assist with newborn care, feeding support, and sleep routines
Help parents with recovery, emotional support, and adjusting to life with a newborn
Provide light household help, meal prep, and sibling support
Offer guidance and evidence-based information for new parents
Our student doulas receive continuous mentorship from senior doulas at Circle Birth to ensure quality, professionalism, and care for every family.
How Much Does a
Student Doula Cost?
We understand that every family’s budget is different. That’s why our student doulas provide services at a lower rate than experienced doulas, making doula care more accessible to families who need support.
Flexible Payment & Insurance Options
Student doulas offer cost-effective support, with final pricing depending on availability, location, and service type.
Flexible payment plans are available to make doula care accessible to more families.
We accept HSA/FSA payments for birth and postpartum doula services.
Certified student doulas may be covered by insurance—reach out to us to discuss your specific case and available options.
Interested in an affordable doula? Contact us to discuss your needs.
Why Choose a Circle C.A.R.E.
Student Doula?
Some student doulas are still completing their certification, while others are already certified but need additional hands-on experience.
Student doulas offer personalized, one-on-one support at a reduced rate without compromising quality.
Every student doula is backed by the Circle Birth team, ensuring safe, respectful, and professional care.
If you’re searching for affordable doula care near me in Austin, Dallas, Houston, or San Antonio, our student doula program is a great option.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Are student doulas certified?
Some student doulas are in the process of certification, while others are already certified but gaining additional experience.
2. How are student doulas supervised?
Each student doula receives mentorship and ongoing evaluation from experienced, fully certified doulas at Circle Birth.
3. How do I know if a student doula is right for me?
If you want doula support at a lower cost and are comfortable working with a diligent, passionate doula-in-training, our student doula program is a perfect choice.
4. What’s the difference between a student doula and a certified doula?
Certified doulas have completed all requirements for full certification, including birth or postpartum experience, coursework, and mentorship. Student doulas are still working toward meeting those experience requirements or are already certified but gaining further hands-on practice.
5. How do I book a student doula?
See below to request a student doula and tell us about your needs.
