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Jazz Ray

Exquisite Empathy

Iowa City, IA   Service range 50 miles

https://www.exquisite-empathy.com/

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Birth Fee

$700 to $1300

Postpartum Rate

$35 to $45

Black Doula

Availability Remarks: In person visits: Two visits per week (scheduling flexible) Virtual Support: Accessible during business hours (Mon-Fri 8am-6pm) Sat 12pm-7pm Overnight care: $45/hr (6 hour minimum per visit)

Birth Fee

$700 to $1300

Postpartum Rate

$35 to $45


Birth Doula Experience

6 years and 8 births attended

Postpartum Doula Experience

6 years and 18 families served


Doula Training

  • DONA International-Approved Workshop, January 2023

Type of practice: Partnership with 1 other doula

Clients per month: 1 to 2 births and 2 to 4 postpartum families

Attends hospital births? All Hospitals

Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers

Attends home births? Any Home Birth


Special Services Offered

  • Abortion support
  • Antepartum doula support
  • Baby-led weaning
  • Bereavement doula (pregnancy & infant loss)
  • Childbirth education services
  • Cloth diapering education
  • Community health worker
  • Full spectrum doula services
  • Lactation consultant/counselor services
  • Miscarriage support
  • Newborn care and parenting classes
  • Parenting consulting
  • Reiki
  • Virtual and remote doula support

Relevant volunteer or advocacy work

Community Doulas of Johnson County- Doula Coordinator 2024-Current Postpartum Support International- Postpartum Support Group Leader (In-person, Virtual Single Parents) 2023-Current Postpartum Support International- Peer Mentor 2023-Current Postpartum Support International- Coordinator (Iowa, Specialized Coordinator for Neurodivergent Parents)-Current

Languages Spoken

  • English

Fee Details

Birth Support Package- $700-$1300 Postpartum care and overnights- $35/hr-$45/hr Sliding scale options and customized packages are available to ensure accessibility for underserved families.

Service Area

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Iowa City, IA Service range 50 miles

Client Testimonials for Jazz Ray

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Nicole Jenkins

6/9/2025

At first I had doubts about the whole experience,just the thought of meeting someone and having someone that will be alone side of me that I didn't know going to doctor appointments an just opening up to someone I didn't know not knowing if I will be judged about certain things that I just knew would be a secret between me and my health care providers.It honestly all was just the total opposite I was intrigued by the lady's that was placed in my life for the lil time I enjoyed an made every incounter the best I was able to be my self an actually grew relationships that I am extremely excited I did .What I thought will be a total scare was definitely the total opposite.if I had the opportunity I'll choose the exact same people again thanks for everything I deeply appreciate everything even if it was just a listening ear when I needed it the most.

Birth Availability for Jazz Ray

= Available. Calendar last updated: 06-09-2025

Postpartum Availability for Jazz Ray

= Available. Calendar last updated: 06-09-2025

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