How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Doula in Barcelona?

If you’re thinking about hiring a doula in Barcelona, you’re probably asking yourself the same question most families ask first: “What does it actually cost?” The truth is, the price depends on the kind of support you want, how hands-on you’d like your doula to be, and how long you’d like her by your side.

Below is an overview to help you understand what most families in Barcelona invest when choosing doula support—and what you can expect in return.

Typical Price Ranges for a Doula in Barcelona

• Individual sessions (prenatal guidance, birth planning, postpartum check-ins):

  • Around €70 for a 1.5-hour session.

• Support packages (a set of prenatal and/or postpartum sessions):

  • 5-session packs: about €308

  • 8-session packs: about €440

• Full birth support (on-call availability + presence during labour and birth):

  • Typically €500–€700.

• Complete “pregnancy → birth → postpartum” packages:

  • Usually between €700 and €900, depending on what’s included.

    
    

These numbers aren’t fixed rates across the city, but they give you a genuine sense of what most families are currently paying.

Why the Cost of Hiring a Doula in Barcelona Vary?

Every family’s needs are different, so every doula’s support looks a little different too. Prices change depending on:

• How many sessions you want

• Whether you need birth support, postpartum help, or both

• Your doula’s experience and level of availability

• Whether you want add-ons like overnight postpartum support, lactation help, or extra home visits

• How far your doula needs to travel

  
  

Think of doula support as something tailored to you—not a one-size-fits-all service.

What to Ask about Prices Before Hiring a Doula

When you reach out to a doula, it's helpful to ask:

• What exactly is included in the support package?

• How long is she on call for your birth?

• How many prenatal + postpartum visits are included?

• Are extra hours charged separately?

• What kind of communication is included (messages, phone calls, emergency support)?

• Are payment plans available?

Most doulas are very flexible and happy to walk you through the details as they understand this is a big emotional and financial decision.

Is It Worth the Cost of Hiring a Doula in Barcelona?

Many families find that having a calm, knowledgeable, familiar person with them during pregnancy and birth is worth far more than the financial cost, especially if they’re far from home or navigating the system in a different language. Consider that a new stroller or buggy can cost upwards of €900, and that people spend hundreds on new baby clothes and kit. If your budget is tight, consider finding a buggy on Wallapop or using a baby carrier, and investing that cost in doula support.