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Deshonda Washington

Dee The Birth Doula LLC

Lumberton, NJ   Service range 40 miles

https://www.birthwithdee.net

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Birth Fee

$1625 to $2250

Postpartum Rate

$50 to $65

Black Doula

Birth Fee

$1625 to $2250

Postpartum Rate

$50 to $65


Birth Doula Experience

7 years and 41 births attended

Postpartum Doula Experience

7 years and 26 families served


Birth Doula Certifications

  • ProDoula - Certified Birth Doula

Postpartum Doula Certifications

  • ProDoula - Certified Postpartum & Infant Care Doula

Doula Training

  • ProDoula, April 2024
  • ProDoula, March 2026

Type of practice: Solo practice

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

Postpartum limits/restrictions: I provide daytime and overnight postpartum support for families with newborns. I am comfortable working in homes with pets as long as they are friendly and manageable. I ask that smoking be limited inside the home during my shifts. My practice focuses on evidence-based newborn care, feeding support, maternal recovery, emotional support, and creating a calm, judgment-free environment for families.

Attends hospital births? All Hospitals

Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers

Attends home births? Any Home Birth


College Education

AA/AS


Special Services Offered

  • Abortion support
  • Bereavement doula (pregnancy & infant loss)
  • Childbirth education services
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Full spectrum doula services
  • LGBTQIA+ Support
  • Mental health and addiction support
  • Military families support
  • Miscarriage support
  • Newborn care and parenting classes
  • Newborn care specialist
  • NICU support for parents
  • Overnight postpartum support
  • Perinatal wellness coach
  • Prenatal & postpartum fitness services
  • Prenatal Yoga
  • Sleep educator
  • Stillbirth and infant loss support
  • Surrogates and intended parents
  • Twins and multiples birth support
  • Twins and multiples postpartum support
  • Virtual and remote doula support

Languages Spoken

  • English

Fee Details

My birth doula fee includes prenatal visits, on-call support, continuous labor support during birth, and postpartum follow-up. Pricing may vary depending on the level of support requested, travel, and any add-on services. Flexible payment plans may be available.

Service Area

Lumberton, NJ Service range 40 miles

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Client Testimonials for Deshonda Washington

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Jaymon

7/20/2026

Working with DeShonda Washington as our doula was one of the best decisions we made during our pregnancy and birth experience. From the beginning, she was knowledgeable, dependable, and incredibly supportive. She took the time to answer our questions, help us understand our options, and made us feel confident and prepared every step of the way.

During labor, DeShonda provided a calm and reassuring presence that helped us navigate a very emotional and important moment in our lives. Her professionalism, experience, and ability to advocate while remaining compassionate made a tremendous difference in our overall experience.

What stood out most was how much she genuinely cared about our family’s well-being before, during, and after the birth. She went above and beyond to ensure we felt supported, informed, and comfortable throughout the entire process.

I would highly recommend DeShonda Washington to any expecting family looking for a doula who is dedicated, knowledgeable, and truly passionate about helping parents have a positive birth experience.

Nikki Coppage

7/18/2026

DeShonda was a Godsend helping us through our second journey as a older mom. Even though we were seasoned parents, my anxiety and doubt got the best of me. Deshonda NEVER made me feel "old" or "fragile" like some care professionals made me feel. Her compassion and empathy made being scared easier to process and a calmer emotional experience. We were truly blessed to have her accompany our walk. Thank you Dee! 

Birth Availability for Deshonda Washington

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Postpartum Availability for Deshonda Washington

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