The Shoshana·Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania
The role involves providing non-medical support to families during the perinatal and postpartum period, including labor and delivery. Key responsibilities include emotional and physical support, infant care, informational support, and advocacy for families.
Competitive salary Flexible schedule Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Full Spectrum Doula - PA Medicaid Approved
EmpowerMama is a doula agency on a mission to ensure every family — regardless of income or zip code — has access to skilled, compassionate doula care. We work directly with Medicaid-enrolled families across Pennsylvania, bringing evidence-based perinatal and postpartum support into their homes and communities.
Joining EmpowerMama means joining a team of dedicated professionals who believe birth equity is not optional. We foster a collaborative, mission-driven culture where diverse perspectives are valued and every doula plays a meaningful role in transforming maternal health outcomes for the families who need it most.
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. You will deliver home-based and community care that supports the physical, emotional, and informational needs of families from pregnancy through the early weeks of parenthood.
Providing continuous emotional, physical, and informational support during labor and delivery.
Emotional
Support: Offering emotional support and reassurance to expectant and new parents, helping them navigate the challenges of pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.
Physical
Comfort: Assisting with comfort measures during labor and physical recovery after childbirth, including providing opportunities for rest and personal care.
Infant
Care: Demonstrating newborn care techniques, such as feeding, diapering, and soothing the baby.
Informational
Support: Providing evidence-based information on pregnancy, birth options, infant care, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery.
Acting as an advocate for families, helping them communicate with healthcare providers and access necessary resources.
Household
Organization: Assisting with light household duties to allow parents to focus on their recovery and bonding with the baby.
Sibling
Support: Helping older siblings adjust to the new family dynamics and providing care if needed.
Connecting parents with additional resources and support services as needed.
Completion of a full spectrum or postpartum doula training program and certification. Birth doula certification preferred. Certification in lactation or breastfeeding consultation preferred.
Medicaid
Enrollment: Must be enrolled as a PA Medicaid provider (required).
Reliable transportation required for home visits and birth support throughout 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 attitude, compassionate, patient, and nurturing demeanor. Empathetic and non-judgmental approach to supporting families.
Must be able to work flexible hours, including on-call availability for births.
Ready to make a lasting impact? Join EmpowerMama and help ensure every family gets the support they deserve.
Candidates must complete a full spectrum or postpartum doula training program and be enrolled as a PA Medicaid provider. Strong communication skills, cultural competency, and a compassionate demeanor are essential.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, birth and postpartum doula openings are often tied to maternal health support needs and Medicaid-covered services, so employers typically look for candidates who can start serving clients quickly. This role is competitive because it requires both full-spectrum or postpartum doula training and PA Medicaid provider enrollment, along with strong communication, cultural competency, and a compassionate approach. Before applying, confirm your Medicaid enrollment status and compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to the original posting so you can save research time and focus on fit.
