Dee The Birth Doula LLC
Lumberton, NJ
Service range 40 miles
Birth Fee
$1625 to $2250
Postpartum Rate
$50 to $65
Birth Fee
$1625 to $2250
Postpartum Rate
$50 to $65
7 years and 41 births attended
7 years and 26 families served
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
AA/AS
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.
Lumberton, NJ
Service range 40 miles
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Post a testimonial for Deshonda Washington
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.
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!
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