Here is what it does, who runs it, how pricing works and how to book.
Doulas of the Valley is an eSEOspace client: we work on its website and search marketing. This guide uses the company's own published information, checked on 19 October 2026, and every source is listed at the end. We don't rate or score our clients. Services and availability change, so confirm the details on doulasofthevalley.com or by phone before you book. This guide is not medical advice; for questions about your pregnancy, recovery or baby's health, talk to a licensed clinician.
The short answer
Doulas of the Valley is a doula practice based in Scottsdale, Arizona (Doulas of the Valley, LLC) that provides in-home postpartum doula support, including overnight care, plus travel doula and adoption doula services. It serves Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Chandler, Mesa, Tempe, Gilbert, Cave Creek and, it says, most of Maricopa County. The site describes a mother-daughter team of two doulas, both named Debbie, who previously served New York families for nearly 20 years. Doulas provide non-medical support. Prices are not published: cost depends on daytime or overnight care, hours and package length, and is set after a free consultation. Call 914-582-6577 or email info@doulasofthevalley.com.
| Business | Doulas of the Valley (Doulas of the Valley, LLC) |
|---|---|
| What it does | Non-medical, in-home postpartum doula support (daytime and overnight), travel doula and adoption doula services |
| Based in | 6349 N. 78th St. Unit 86, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 |
| Service area | Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Chandler, Mesa, Tempe, Gilbert, Cave Creek and most of Maricopa County; travel and adoption work can be out of state |
| Experience | Nearly 20 years serving New York families, and more than 1,000 families supported (company figures) |
| Team | Debbie Aglietti Forbes and Debbie Forbes, described as a mother-daughter team |
| Price range | Not published; quoted after a free consultation |
| Insurance | Not billed directly; the site says to check with your insurer and HSA/FSA administrator |
| Hours | Office hours not published; form replies within one business day |
| Phone / email | 914-582-6577 · info@doulasofthevalley.com |
| Website | doulasofthevalley.com |
What is Doulas of the Valley?
Doulas of the Valley is a small doula practice in Scottsdale that mainly helps families after a baby comes home. Its home page sums up the focus as "exceptional care for families with newborns" and says it serves "Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and the surrounding areas with unparalleled postpartum support." The legal name on its privacy policy and footer is Doulas of the Valley, LLC.
A doula is a trained support person, not a medical provider. The practice says so plainly on its own pages: "Doulas provide non-medical support. For questions about your pregnancy, your due date or your baby's health, please talk to your healthcare provider." In practice that means help with newborn care, feeding, rest, older children, light household tasks and emotional support, while doctors, midwives, nurses and lactation consultants handle the clinical side.
The Services page lists three services:
- Postpartum doulas: in-home help for the parents and the baby in the weeks after birth, during the day or overnight.
- Travel doula: a doula who comes on a trip with you to care for your newborn and older children.
- Adoption doula: a doula who travels to where an adopted baby is born, stays with the newborn and teaches the new parents.
The practice says it is bringing to Arizona the same care it "has offered New York families for nearly 20 years." Its tagline is "Deeply personal care for the most important moments in life," and the home page promises "non-judgmental support any time and anywhere you need it."
Who runs Doulas of the Valley?
The Meet Our Doulas page describes "a mother-and-daughter practice with nearly two decades of experience" and names two doulas, both called Debbie. The home page calls them the "Debbie Duo" and says they have "14 kids and grandkids between them."
- Debbie Aglietti Forbes. Her profile says she founded Northeast Doulas, a New York doula business, in 2002 and has "supported well over 1,000 mothers" since then. It says she worked as a nanny for several New York families early on, decided to become a doula after the birth of her first son, and built a business that "would certify hundreds of Doulas around the country."
- Debbie Forbes. Her profile describes her as "a former registered nurse for more than 25 years" and a mother of four and grandmother of eight, who returned to infant care when the Arizona agency launched. It says she holds a "ProDoula postpartum certification." The home page refers to this "25-year nursing history" as healthcare experience she brings to newborn care.
Those credentials are as the site states them; we did not check them against a registry. Note that the nursing background is described as past experience: doula work is non-medical, and the practice does not present itself as a nursing or medical service. The site uses the phrase "nurse-informed" for its approach.
The site does not publish an ownership statement beyond the company name, Doulas of the Valley, LLC. Testimonials and the adoption story mention "Debbie and her staff" and "her team," so ask on your consultation call which doula would be working with your family and whether other team members cover shifts.
Is Doulas of the Valley legit?
People usually ask this before letting someone into their home overnight with a newborn. Here is what can be checked on the published record:
- A named company and a local address. The privacy policy and footer name Doulas of the Valley, LLC, at 6349 N. 78th St. Unit 86, Scottsdale, AZ 85250, with a phone number (914-582-6577) and an email address (info@doulasofthevalley.com) on every page.
- Named people with written backgrounds. Both doulas have profile pages describing their experience, family and training (see above).
- A long track record, by the company's account. The site says its founder started a New York doula business in 2002, that the team has nearly 20 years of experience, and that it has helped "well over 1,000 families." The site's own summary also cites "18+ years" of professional doula experience. These are the company's figures.
- Testimonials you can read in full. The site publishes 13 family testimonials, each on its own page, and a Google review on every page (see What families say).
- Clear limits. The site states that doulas provide non-medical support, that its forms are "not for medical emergencies," and that families should call 911 in an emergency.
- A written privacy policy, updated 6 October 2026, which says the company does not sell personal information or use analytics or advertising cookies.
The most useful checks are the ones you do yourself: meet the doula before you sign (the practice offers this), ask about training and certification, ask for references from families with a situation like yours, and read the contract.
Postpartum doula support
This is the core service. The Postpartum page starts from the idea that "many new mothers and family members feel overwhelmed when a new baby enters the family," and says its doulas are "trained to recognize signs of postpartum adjustment issues and have the resources to quickly address the concerns." The page lists what a doula does for each person in the house:
| For the parent | For the baby |
|---|---|
| Recognizing postpartum physical recovery | Extensive bottle and combination feeding |
| Recognizing and affirming "normal" postpartum emotional responses | Newborn care instruction and support |
| Baby product recommendations | Soothing and comfort techniques |
| Sibling care | Elongation of sleep patterns when appropriate |
| Light housekeeping, errands and meal preparation |
The page adds decision support: "Becoming a new parent brings with it many new choices," and the doula helps you sort through options "while supporting you to do what's best for your whole family."
The site's FAQ and city pages fill in what a day looks like. A daytime doula might help with feeding and newborn care, let you nap or shower, tidy baby areas, prepare a light meal, run a small errand, care for older children and talk through how you are doing. Household help is limited to baby-related and light tasks: the FAQ says postpartum doulas "are not house cleaners." The practice says it supports breastfeeding, pumping, formula and combination feeding without judgment, and refers to a lactation consultant (IBCLC) for more complex feeding problems. Partners are included: the doula teaches them newborn care too.
How long support lasts is flexible. A 2021 post on the site says postpartum doulas "are usually present for the first 3 months," though some families need a week and others longer, and visits can be daily, hourly or weekly. The city pages describe plans ranging from "a few daytime hours a week" to "regular overnights, or intensive early support."
Overnight (night doula) support
Overnight care is listed as its own option on the contact form, and the Scottsdale page calls it "one of our most-requested services." The doula cares for the baby through the night so the parents can sleep.
A post on the site, "What Does an Overnight Postpartum Doula Actually Do?" (May 2026), walks through an example night:
- The doula arrives around 10 PM, asks how the day went and when the baby last ate, and the parents go to bed.
- When the baby wakes to feed, the doula either prepares and gives a bottle, or brings the baby to a nursing parent, then takes the baby back to burp, change and settle.
- In quiet stretches the doula washes bottles and pump parts, folds baby laundry and tidies the nursery.
- Around 6 AM the doula gives a quick update on the night before leaving.
Those times are an illustration from the article, not a published shift schedule. Ask what shift length the practice offers and whether there is a minimum number of nights.
The same article and a companion post compare a night doula with a night nanny: in the site's words, a night nanny "focuses entirely on childcare," while a night doula also looks after the parents' recovery and feeding questions. The site suggests overnight help is most often wanted by first-time parents, parents recovering from a C-section, families with twins, and families without relatives nearby.
Travel doula service
The Travel Doula page is for families going on "an important business trip or a once-in-a-lifetime getaway" who want to bring their newborn. The doula comes along "for a few days or a few weeks," cares for the baby and older children, and can cover nights so the parents can rest. The published terms are short:
- "Having a flexible schedule throughout the trip is what you can expect."
- "All accommodations, food, and travel expenses will be provided by you (at no cost to the Doula)."
- "There are minimum hours per day." The minimum itself is not published.
The FAQ adds that timing, destination, hours of support and accommodation are agreed in advance. So when you budget a trip, add the doula's flights or mileage, a room, and meals on top of the hourly fee.
Adoption doula service
The Adoption Doula page is aimed at families welcoming a baby through adoption who may suddenly need newborn skills. The service as published: the doula "will fly/or drive to the location of the delivery, stay with the newborn, while teaching you how to care for your newborn." The page says the practice brings "the same postpartum skills we offer in Arizona to you wherever that may be."
The page's testimonial describes an adoption of twins whose birth mother lived out of state and delivered six weeks early by emergency C-section; the family says Debbie "had support lined up to meet us out of state to support the twins on day one" and was "accessible 24/7" before the birth. The FAQ says adoption support covers newborn care, bottle feeding (and, where relevant, induced-lactation support), bonding and the emotional adjustment. It also says the practice supports families formed through surrogacy.
Other services the site mentions
A few services appear outside the main Services page, so ask about them directly if they matter to you:
- Birth (labor) doula support. The site's summary of its services lists birth doula support, and several published testimonials describe Debbie supporting families during labor and delivery. The Services page itself lists postpartum, travel and adoption only, so confirm whether birth support is available for your due date and what it includes.
- Placenta encapsulation. The Chandler FAQ page and the site's service summary list placenta encapsulation, and the Chandler page describes the placenta being "cleaned, steamed, dehydrated," ground and sealed in capsules. Several questions about it on that page are unanswered, so ask about handling, timing and pickup. The site's main FAQ notes that evidence on benefits "is limited" and recommends discussing it with your healthcare provider, which is good advice.
- Twins and multiples. The FAQ says the practice supports families with twins, and three of the published testimonials come from parents of twins.
- Newborn care education. Feeding, soothing, bathing and sleep basics are taught as part of postpartum visits rather than sold as a separate class.
Where does Doulas of the Valley work?
The practice is based in Scottsdale, and support happens in your home. It has dedicated pages for eight cities: Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Chandler, Mesa, Tempe, Gilbert and Cave Creek. The Scottsdale page names neighborhoods it covers, including Old Town, McCormick Ranch, Gainey Ranch, Grayhawk, DC Ranch, Troon and North Scottsdale, and says "we cover most of Maricopa County." The FAQ adds that coverage of East Valley cities "depends on scheduling and location," so give your city and dates when you ask.
Because postpartum care is home-based, the practice says it supports families "no matter where they deliver," whether at a hospital or an Arizona birth center, and coordinates the start of care with your discharge. Travel and adoption work can take a doula outside Arizona.
Hours: office hours are not published. The request forms say "We'll reply within one business day." For overnight care, the shift itself runs through the night (see above).
How much does Doulas of the Valley cost?
Doulas of the Valley does not publish prices. Its pages say the same thing in several places: "Cost depends on whether you choose daytime or overnight support, the number of hours, and package length," and "the best way to get accurate pricing for your family is a quick consultation." What affects the price, according to the site:
| Factor | What the site says |
|---|---|
| Daytime or overnight | Both are offered; ask for the rate for each |
| Number of hours | Hourly support suits occasional help |
| Package length | "Packages of hours often provide better value for ongoing daytime or overnight care" |
| Travel engagements | You also pay the doula's accommodation, food and travel; there is a daily minimum of hours |
| Adoption engagements | The doula flies or drives to the delivery location; ask how travel costs are handled |
The consultation is free: the city pages are headed "Request a Free Consultation" and say "No obligation." Payment methods, deposits and cancellation terms are not published, so ask for them in writing with your quote.
To compare quotes fairly, ask each doula or agency for the hourly rate for days and for nights, the minimum shift length, the minimum number of shifts, any package discount, and what happens to unused hours.
Does Doulas of the Valley take insurance?
The site does not say it bills insurance. Its FAQ says "most private insurance plans do not yet directly cover postpartum doula services, though this is slowly changing," and that some families are reimbursed through specific plans or use HSA or FSA funds. On HSA and FSA, it says doula services "can be an eligible HSA or FSA expense, sometimes with a letter of medical necessity from your provider," and that rules vary by plan.
What the practice offers to help: "We can provide itemized receipts and documentation to support your claim." The practical step is to call your insurer and your HSA or FSA administrator before you book, ask whether postpartum doula care is covered or reimbursable, and ask what paperwork they need.
What happens step by step
- Reach out. Use the contact form (it asks for your due date, city, the service you want and how you heard about the practice), call 914-582-6577 or email info@doulasofthevalley.com. The forms say replies come within one business day.
- Consultation. Every relationship "starts with a consultation so we can understand your needs." The site says you can speak with your doula or do a video call before signing a contract.
- A custom plan. The practice builds a schedule around your recovery, feeding goals, other children and work: a few daytime hours a week, regular overnights, or intensive early support.
- Contract. The site refers to signing a contract for the service, and says "your support begins as soon as you sign on." Read it for rates, minimums and cancellation terms.
- Baby arrives. If the baby comes early or late, the practice says it adjusts the start of care: "Just let us know when things begin."
- Visits and overnights. Support follows the plan, with "reasonable between-visit support" by phone or text, according to the city pages.
- Winding down. As support ends, the doula makes sure you have resources and referrals. The FAQ says many families come back for later babies.
When to book: the site recommends the second trimester, because "experienced doulas book up around popular due dates," but says it also helps families who call closer to, or after, their due date.
Due in the fall or winter?
For the 2026 season the site runs a set of pages for families whose babies are due between Thanksgiving and New Year's. The holiday due date page suggests writing down who will handle meals, nights, older children and visitors before the season starts; stocking the freezer in the fall; and agreeing on visiting plans with family early. It explains how postpartum, overnight, travel and adoption support can fit around a holiday due date, and the contact form includes options for "Baby due over the holidays," "Holiday travel with a newborn" and "Help while family visits." The page does not promise availability on particular dates: it asks you to tell the practice your due date and talk it through.
What families say
The Testimonials page lists 13 families, each with a full letter on its own page. All 13 are labelled "NY," and most mention Northeast Doulas, so they come from the founder's New York practice rather than from Arizona clients. Common themes are help with twins, families without relatives nearby, first-time parents, and support during labor, delivery and the first nights home. The travel and adoption pages each carry a further testimonial, the adoption one from a family that was new to Arizona.
Every page also shows a Google review from Susan Livingston: "With Luke being our first baby and family living so far away, we knew we were going to need help. I called Doulas of the Valley and spoke to Debbie at the beginning of my 3rd trimester. I loved her from the start." The site links to its Google Business Profile, where you can read other reviews. These are reviews the company chose to display; we have not rated them.
How it compares with other options
| Option | What you get | Typical trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Doulas of the Valley | A small, named team; day and overnight care focused on the whole family; travel and adoption options; a free consultation | Prices not published; a small team may have limited dates at busy times, so book early |
| A large doula agency with many doulas | A bigger roster and backup coverage | You may not know which doula will come; less continuity |
| An independent solo doula | One person from start to finish | No backup if they are sick or booked |
| A night nanny or newborn care specialist | Hands-on infant care, often overnight | Usually focused on the baby, less on the parents' recovery and feeding questions |
| Family and friends | Free, familiar help | Not always available, nearby or trained in newborn care |
| Hospital classes, lactation consultants and your pediatrician | Clinical guidance and education | Not in-home, day-to-day help |
Who it suits, and who should look elsewhere
A good fit if you…
- Live in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley or elsewhere in the Phoenix metro and want help at home after the birth
- Want overnight care so you can sleep, especially after a C-section or with twins
- Have no family nearby, or a partner who travels for work
- Plan to travel with a newborn and want a doula to come along
- Are adopting and need someone to meet you at the birth, possibly out of state
- Want a small team with named doulas and a nursing background in the mix
Look elsewhere if you…
- Need medical care, a nurse or a lactation consultant: doulas are non-medical
- Want published prices before you make contact
- Need a provider that bills your insurance directly
- Mainly want a full-time nanny or house cleaner rather than postpartum support
- Live outside Maricopa County and are not traveling
Questions to ask before you book
- What are your daytime and overnight rates, the minimum shift length and the minimum number of shifts?
- Which doula would work with my family, and who covers if she is unavailable?
- What training and certifications does each doula hold?
- Is birth (labor) support available for my due date, or postpartum only?
- What is the deposit, how do I pay, and what happens if I cancel or the baby comes early?
- For travel: what is the daily minimum, and how are flights and meals handled?
- Can you give me itemized receipts for my HSA or FSA?
- If I'm interested in placenta encapsulation, how is the placenta collected, handled and returned, and how long does it take?
- Can I speak with a recent Arizona family you supported?
How to get started
- Read the Services page and the page for your city, such as Scottsdale or Phoenix.
- Fill in the contact form with your due date, city and the service you want, or call 914-582-6577.
- Book the free consultation and ask the questions above.
- Check coverage with your insurer or HSA/FSA administrator.
- Review and sign the contract, ideally in your second trimester.
Terms you'll see on the site
- Doula: a trained, non-medical support person for pregnancy, birth or the weeks after. The site notes the word comes from Greek and means "one who serves."
- Postpartum doula: supports the family at home after the birth, with newborn care, feeding, rest and practical help.
- Birth or labor doula: supports a person through labor and delivery.
- Overnight or night doula: a postpartum doula who works through the night so parents can sleep.
- Travel doula: a doula who accompanies a family on a trip to care for the baby and older children.
- Adoption doula: a doula who supports adoptive parents, including at the birth location.
- Fourth trimester: the first twelve weeks after birth, a period of recovery and adjustment.
- Combination feeding: feeding a baby both breast milk and formula.
- Newborn care specialist / night nanny: infant-care roles that focus mainly on the baby rather than the whole family.
- IBCLC: International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, a credentialed feeding specialist.
- Placenta encapsulation: preparing a placenta into capsules after birth; a personal choice to discuss with your healthcare provider.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Doulas of the Valley located?
Doulas of the Valley lists its address as 6349 N. 78th St. Unit 86, Scottsdale, AZ 85250. Its postpartum care takes place in your home.
What areas does Doulas of the Valley serve?
Doulas of the Valley serves Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Chandler, Mesa, Tempe, Gilbert and Cave Creek, and says it covers most of Maricopa County. Travel and adoption work can take a doula out of state.
How much does Doulas of the Valley cost?
Doulas of the Valley does not publish prices. Cost depends on daytime or overnight support, the number of hours and the package length, and is quoted after a free consultation.
Does Doulas of the Valley take insurance?
Doulas of the Valley does not say it bills insurance. Its site says most private plans do not directly cover postpartum doulas, some families use HSA or FSA funds, and it can provide itemized receipts for claims.
Who owns Doulas of the Valley?
The business is Doulas of the Valley, LLC. Its site presents a mother-daughter team of two doulas, Debbie Aglietti Forbes and Debbie Forbes, and says Debbie Aglietti Forbes founded a New York doula business in 2002.
Does Doulas of the Valley offer overnight doula care?
Yes. Overnight postpartum support is listed as a service, and the Scottsdale page calls it one of the most-requested. The doula cares for the baby at night and brings the baby to a nursing parent for feeds.
Is Doulas of the Valley a medical service?
No. Doulas of the Valley says doulas provide non-medical support and that medical questions should go to your healthcare provider. One of its doulas is described as a former registered nurse.
What is a travel doula at Doulas of the Valley?
A Doulas of the Valley travel doula comes on your trip for a few days or weeks to care for your newborn and older children. You cover the doula's accommodation, food and travel, and there is a daily minimum of hours.
Does Doulas of the Valley help adoptive families?
Yes. Its adoption doula will fly or drive to where the baby is delivered, stay with the newborn and teach the new parents how to care for the baby.
Does Doulas of the Valley offer birth doula support?
The site's service summary lists birth doula support and some testimonials describe labor support, but the Services page lists postpartum, travel and adoption. Ask about birth support for your due date.
When should I book a postpartum doula with Doulas of the Valley?
Doulas of the Valley recommends the second trimester, since popular due dates fill up, but says it also helps families who call later.
Can I meet my doula before hiring Doulas of the Valley?
Yes. The site says you can speak with your doula or do a video call before signing a contract.
How long does postpartum doula support last?
It is flexible. A Doulas of the Valley article says postpartum doulas are usually present for the first three months, but some families need a week and others longer, with daily, hourly or weekly visits.
Does Doulas of the Valley do housework?
Only light, baby-related tasks such as tidying baby spaces, washing bottles, baby laundry and simple meals. Its FAQ says postpartum doulas are not house cleaners.
How do I contact Doulas of the Valley?
Call 914-582-6577, email info@doulasofthevalley.com or use the contact form on doulasofthevalley.com. The forms say replies come within one business day.
Sources
All pages checked on 19 October 2026.
- Doulas of the Valley, home page: doulasofthevalley.com
- About Us: doulasofthevalley.com/about-us/
- Meet Our Doulas: doulasofthevalley.com/doulas/, with profiles of Debbie Aglietti Forbes and Debbie Forbes
- Services: doulasofthevalley.com/services/
- Postpartum Doulas: doulasofthevalley.com/postpartum/
- Travel Doula: doulasofthevalley.com/travel-doula/
- Adoption Doula: doulasofthevalley.com/adoption/
- Contact Us: doulasofthevalley.com/contact-us/
- FAQ (120 questions): doulasofthevalley.com/faq/
- Chandler, AZ doula FAQs: doulasofthevalley.com/chandler-az-faqs/
- City pages: Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix
- Testimonials: doulasofthevalley.com/testimonials/
- Holiday due date support: doulasofthevalley.com/holiday-due-date-postpartum-support/ and holiday-season hub
- Articles: What Does an Overnight Postpartum Doula Actually Do?, Night Doula vs Night Nanny, How Long Can a Doula Be Hired to Help Me?, Why Getting Postpartum Doula Service Packages is Important, Postpartum Support in Scottsdale
- Site summary: doulasofthevalley.com/llms.txt
- Privacy Policy: doulasofthevalley.com/privacy-policy/
