Postpartum Doula – Virtual & In-Person
KoKo Doula Company is growing, and we are looking for compassionate, dependable, and family-centered Postpartum Doulas to join our team.
Our postpartum doulas provide nurturing, non-medical support to families as they adjust to life with a new baby. We are seeking doulas who understand that postpartum care is about caring for the entire family—supporting recovery, encouraging rest, building confidence, and helping families feel supported during one of life's biggest transitions.
Position Highlights
Virtual and in-person opportunities available
Create your own schedule
Flexible availability based on your capacity
Opportunity to support families throughout the Kansas City Metro
Work with a growing maternal and family support organization
Serve families from diverse backgrounds and communities
Responsibilities
Postpartum Doula services may include:
Providing emotional and physical postpartum support
Supporting parents during postpartum recovery
Newborn care education and guidance
Helping families establish healthy routines
Breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and infant-feeding support within your scope of practice
Providing opportunities for parents to rest, shower, eat, or attend to personal needs
Light household support related to postpartum recovery and newborn care
Providing evidence-based education and community resources
Virtual postpartum check-ins, education, and emotional support
Recognizing concerns that require referral to an appropriate healthcare or community professional
Completing required client documentation in a timely manner
Qualifications
Applicants should:
Have completed postpartum doula training or possess relevant postpartum support experience
Have a passion for supporting birthing people, babies, and families
Be professional, compassionate, dependable, and respectful
Be comfortable working independently with families
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality
Be willing to complete KoKo Doula Company onboarding and documentation requirements
Maintain current CPR certification as required
Have reliable transportation for in-person assignments
Medicaid Credentialing Requirement
Applicants must already be credentialed with Medicaid or be willing and eligible to complete the Medicaid credentialing process.
Because KoKo Doula Company serves Medicaid families, participating doulas must complete all required credentialing and compliance steps before accepting applicable Medicaid-funded assignments.
Flexible Scheduling
We understand that many doulas balance birth work, family, school, other employment, or their own businesses.
You create your availability.
Choose the days and times you are available to provide postpartum support. Opportunities may include daytime, evening, weekend, virtual, and in-person support based on client needs and availability.
Who We're Looking For
We want doulas who believe postpartum families deserve to be seen, supported, rested, educated, and cared for.
If you are passionate about maternal health, newborn care, family-centered support, and making quality doula care more accessible in our community, we would love to hear from you.