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Average rating from 26 reviews

26

Midwife providers near Wilkes-Barre

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Families requested a midwife nearby in the last 90 days

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Midwife rates near Wilkes-Barre

Prices midwives list on Bornbir · October 2026

Packages

Flat rate · typical $663–$2,300

$1,500 median

Hourly rate

Per hour · typical $40–$60

$45/hr median

Based on 594 package prices from 224 midwives listed on Bornbir within 150 miles of Wilkes-Barre, PA.

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26 midwives near Wilkes-Barre, PA

Jessica ANN

Plains, Pennsylvania 14 years of experience

Jessica ANN

Responds within an hour

Welcome! I’m Jessica, owner of The Happy Mama Place. For more than a decade, I’ve supported families through pregnancy, birth, and the transition into parenthood throughout Northeast and Central Pennsylvania. I’m a DONA Certified Birth Doula, Certified HypnoBirthing Childbirth Educator, Licensed Massage Therapist, Body Ready Method Pro, Certified High-Risk Doula, and trained in supporting families experiencing pregnancy after infant loss. My work brings together birth support, childbirth education, bodywork, movement, and nervous system awareness to help families prepare for birth both physically and mentally. I believe birth preparation is about more than memorizing positions or techniques. Every body is different, every baby moves through the pelvis differently, and every birth unfolds differently. My goal is to help you better understand your body, reduce fear, build confidence, and develop tools you can actually use during labor. My services include birth doula support, HypnoBirthing childbirth education, prenatal and induction massage and bodywork, labor support, and placenta encapsulation. The Happy Mama Place also has a team of doulas available for families seeking postpartum doula support. I support families throughout Northeast and Central Pennsylvania, including the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area, the Poconos, Bloomsburg and Danville, the Lehigh Valley, and surrounding communities. Whether you’re preparing for your first birth, navigating a high-risk pregnancy, hoping for a different experience after a previous birth, or simply looking for more individualized preparation and support, I’d love to learn about you and what you envision for your birth. Send me a message and tell me a little about where you are in your pregnancy and what kind of support you’re looking for. I’d love to connect.

Grace Kovitch

Emmaus, Pennsylvania 3 years of experience

5.0 (6 reviews)

Grace Kovitch Popular: among the most-viewed doulas in Pennsylvania, last 60 days

Responds within an hour

My name is Grace Kovitch and I am a certified birth and postpartum doula, as well as craniosacral therapy practitioner located in Emmaus, Pennsylvania. When I started off as a birth doula, I quickly saw the drop off in care that happened with postpartum mothers, and have dedicated my career to making sure every new mom is educated, supported, and cared for. Postpartum support is truly where my heart is, and I love seeing the moment where a new mom starts to feel confident in her new role. When I'm not supporting families, you can find me hiking, backpacking, or spending time with my loved ones.

Price
Packages from $75 · $35/hr
Recent review

I am delighted to recommend Grace Kovitch as a postpartum doula. Her sweet nature, care and compassion, and knowledge of newborns made her truly invaluable to our family throughout our daughter’s first four months. Her presence allowed our family to rest, recover, and truly enjoy the precious moments with our newborn. From the moment she stepped into our home, Grace provided a calming presence and a great knowledge about newborn care. She not only assisted with practical needs—such as soothing techniques, infant care, and light household tasks—but also provided the emotional support and reassurance that every new parent needs. Her warm and nurturing nature made all the difference during such a transformative time. (We knew she was the perfect fit for our family when our doberman wouldn’t leave her side! He now waits for her every night!) Additionally, her punctuality and reliability show the level of care she possesses for her clients. I wholeheartedly recommend Grace to any family in need of postpartum support. She is an incredible resource, and any family would be beyond lucky to have her by their side during the postpartum journey.

- Emily B.

Krystal Kott

Branchville, New Jersey

5.0 (1 review)

Krystal Kott

Responds within a few hours

Hi there, Friend! I became a doula, because I realized my passion for prenatal care, birth, and postpartum support was not departing after my own experiences. My goal is to be able to help and support other women in my community. I desire to have them experience excitement and confidence in themselves that I hope leaves them encouraged. I have been through three pregnancies myself and have walked alongside many friends and family members journeys. I live in the tranquil countryside of Northern NJ, about 5 minutes away from the borders of Upstate NY and PA and only 90 minutes away from NYC! My husband of 10 years and myself were born and raised in Sussex County. We love where we live as it is quiet, beautiful, and allows us to continue our dreams of one day having our own homestead. We look forward to raising our three beautiful children here as well. As a collegiate business major and previous elementary/middle school educator, communication, organization, learning, and teaching are very important to me. Volunteering my time frequently allows my empathetic attributes to selflessly serve others and walk alongside my neighbors, peers, friends, and family. In my free time, I love being outside and active with people near and dear to me. I love to garden, take care of our chickens, cook, bake sour-dough, play board games, take hikes, and watch the occasional football game! When it is just my husband and I, you would find us reading or enjoying a nice conversation by the fire or outside in nature on the deck! I cannot wait to connect with you and hear about your journey into motherhood! Through communication, support, and love I am confident and hopeful to be able to come alongside you so you can experience strength, dignity, and laughter in all your maternal moments! XOXO

Price
Packages from $75 · $50/hr
Taking new clients Due Nov 2026 – Sep 2027
Recent review

Krystal is incredible - she prepared me and my husband so well for birth. She educated me on so many facets of pregnancy that I was able to make educated decisions about what was best for me and baby! Just like I needed my husband by my side for the labor and delivery, I needed Krystal there just as much. Look no further - Krystal should be every expecting moms doula ❤️

- Carmela G.

Clarissa Alves

Bangor, Pennsylvania 3 years of experience

5.0 (6 reviews)

Clarissa Alves

I’m Clarissa Alves, a certified doula and the person behind Mooncradle Matrescence. My work is rooted in bodily autonomy, informed consent, reproductive justice, and the belief that every family deserves to be heard, respected, and supported without judgment. As an Afro-Indigenous mother born and raised in the Bronx, I know that navigating maternal healthcare as a person of color can come with its own challenges. Too often, people are dismissed, their instincts are questioned, and normal experiences are treated like problems that need to be fixed. That’s a big part of why I do this work. I want families to know their rights, understand their options, and feel empowered to make decisions about their own bodies and their own births. For me, birth work also means challenging the systems and beliefs that have shaped the way we approach pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. I believe in decolonizing birth, honoring ancestral wisdom, and making room for evidence based care without losing sight of the person at the center of it all. Our ancestors have always had knowledge worth honoring, and families deserve care that respects both that wisdom and their individual needs. I don’t believe there is one right way to give birth. An unmedicated birth, a cesarean, a VBAC, or a birth that looks nothing like someone planned all deserve the same respect. My job isn’t to push my beliefs onto anyone or decide what their birth should look like. It’s to provide honest education, help families understand their choices, advocate for their autonomy, and stand beside them through whatever their journey looks like, including the parts that come after birth. At Mooncradle Matrescence, I want families to feel safe enough to ask questions, speak up, change their minds, and trust themselves. You deserve to be treated like a person, not a problem to manage. You deserve to have your voice heard, your boundaries respected, and your choices honored. That’s the kind of care I believe in, and that’s the kind of care I’m here to provide.

Price
Packages from $1,300 · $30/hr
Taking new clients Due Oct 2026 – Sep 2027
Recent review

Having Clarissa as my doula was truly a once in a lifetime experience! Straight from the beginning, she was there for me throughout my entire pregnancy. Whatever questions I had, she helped me answer. She also helped me create a personalized birth plan step by step. When my water broke, I called her immediately and she was on her way. She showed up with things to decorate my hospital room, as well as pain management items, and a peanut & labor ball. Ambient lighting, oil diffuser, and words of affirmation on cards. These things really helped set the tone for my whole labor. As I progressed, I got good use out of all the pain relief items Clarissa brought. My personal favorite was the TENS machine and comb. Clarissa also made sure to advocate for my wants, needs, and rights as a patient. This truly meant a lot to me, as I feared a hospital birth due to hearing about mistreatment of new mothers who aren’t fully aware of their rights. As I started experiencing more intense pain, Clarissa jumped into action to help with pressure points and positioning my body in a way to ease pain. She helped me with breathing techniques and ways to move my hip on the birthing ball she brought along. All of these things made such a tremendous impact on how beautiful my whole experience was. Clarissa was right there squeezing my hand tight, holding my leg, and cheering me along so I knew I was able to do this. That was the strength I needed. Finally, my daughter was born! Clarissa made sure I got immediate skin-to-skin and a good deep latch to kick off my breastfeeding journey. We both laughed and cried when my daughter came out, it was truly one of the most beautiful experiences I’ve ever had! Throughout my postpartum weeks, Clarissa made sure to check in with me daily as she did when I was pregnant to assure I was doing okay, and to answer any general questions I had about breastfeeding, postpartum care, and being a new mom in general! All her advice was so helpful. Choosing Clarissa as my doula was one of the best decisions I could have made. If you want an individualized experience with someone who is passionate about helping moms, Clarissa is the perfect person for that!

- Maya D.

Shterna Zhelezniak

Scranton, Pennsylvania 5 years of experience

Shterna Zhelezniak

Accepts insurance

Hi, I’m Shterna, a birth doula serving Scranton, Pennsylvania and surrounding areas. I’m also a mother of three, and my own experiences with birth are part of what led me to this work. I support women through pregnancy, labor, birth, and the early postpartum period with a calm, quiet presence. My goal is to support each woman in her flow, to meet her where she is and offer steady support as her experience unfolds in its own way. Birth is such a pivotal and sensitive time, and the transition into the early days afterward can feel just as tender. Every woman deserves to feel fully supported through it all emotionally, physically, and without judgment. My role is to hold space for that experience while offering reassurance, comfort measures, guidance, and continuous support throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and the early postpartum period. I believe there is no one right way to give birth. Every experience is unique, and every woman’s needs are different. I’m there to support your experience to help you feel cared for, grounded, and supported through one of life’s most transformative seasons. As part of my care, I offer a prenatal visit to support you in preparing for birth. This time can be used to create or refine your birth plan, and I also offer a full body assessment through the Body Ready Method with personalized exercises to help prepare your body for labor and birth. I also offer a postpartum visit focused on rest, recovery, and support in the early days after birth. This may include meal support, caring for your baby or older children, or giving you time to shower and rest. My focus is on helping you feel cared for, grounded, and supported as you adjust to life with your baby. I accept both private pay and Geisinger Medicaid clients.

Price
Packages from $100

Midwife rates near Wilkes-Barre

Midwives set their own prices on Bornbir.

Packages

Flat rate
Near Wilkes-Barre
$1,500 $663–$2,300
Pennsylvania
$1,125 $500–$1,700
United States
$1,200 $500–$1,950

Hourly rate

Per hour
Near Wilkes-Barre
$45/hr $40–$60
Pennsylvania
$40/hr $33–$50
United States
$45/hr $35–$57

Based on 594 package prices from 224 midwives listed on Bornbir within 150 miles of Wilkes-Barre, PA. Typical range is the middle 50% of prices. Updated October 2026.

Recent midwife reviews near Wilkes-Barre

5.0

26 reviews of 26 midwives

October 2026

Leslie was our postpartum doula on and off for about six months, and I honestly don’t know how we’d have gotten through that stretch without her. Our son came three weeks early. He had fetal growth restriction, so they induced, and he was tiny. Between that and a few other issues, he barely slept. My wife and I were exhausted and overwhelmed, and being first-time parents didn’t help. Leslie was great with him from day one, and just as good with us. She answered every question we had and never once made us feel dumb for asking. She gave us a ton of practical help, especially with sleep, and helped us trust our own instincts. He's six months old now and sleeping through the night. We're sleeping again too, which is a big deal in our house. If you’re looking for a postpartum doula, call Leslie. We’d hire her again in a heartbeat. Thank you Leslie!!!

— Peter Caldwell, review of Leslie Taylor

September 2026

When I found out I was pregnant with our first child I knew immediately I wanted a doula, Leslie was the first I’d come across in my area with great reviews. We met and she gave us the space to decide but we knew immediately we wanted to work with her. She is knowledgeable, flexible, open, and kind. We met twice after that to discuss labor plans. Leslie was extremely educated and organized both times. She gives you plenty of reading information and has resources for anything research wise if you need. 41 weeks 5 days and I was going in to be induced, before this i texted her weekly multiple times with so many questions, discussed things with her after all my appointments, and we kept eachother up to date on options and plans exc. she created a beautiful birth plan for us as well. Unfortunately after days I had a c section. Leslie stayed in the hospital for days, running on no sleep and you would have never guessed. She remained extremely professional the entire time, stayed attentive, and did so much for us. If we do decide to have another child regardless of how, Leslie will definitely be our doula again. I tell everyone I would’ve went bankrupt to have her at any birth. If you’re wondering, do I need this? Is it worth the money? It truly is. Leslie is seriously priceless and will always hold a very special place in my heart. She gave me the confidence to stand firm in my beliefs and decisions, and also quickly pivoted if they changed, open and willing. We absolutely love her and couldn’t recommend her more. Nothing went according to plan or “right” in our labor journey, but Leslie reminded solid the entire time and it brought us so much comfort knowing that, and having her support, and guidance the entire process.

— Carlee Humphrey, review of Leslie Taylor

August 2026

I had a great experience working with Leslie as I prepared for childbirth. From the very beginning, Leslie was prepared with resources and information to help me and my family. We made preparations for a natural delivery but she was flexible and open to supporting any decision we wanted to make. In the weeks preceding my due date, I had increasing health concerns, which Leslie readily provided supportive words and information to ease my worries. During my admission to the hospital, Leslie arrived quickly and with all the tools to provide a comfortable environment. When I had to pivot to a cesarean delivery, she was there through the whole process. She followed up with us after and I have a doula for life now. I'm so glad to have been connected with her. Nothing but a positive experience!

— Amy Kennicutt, review of Leslie Taylor

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