Our birth doulas provide evidence-based informational, emotional and physical support before, during and after the birth of your baby.
Hands on support for a laboring mother's lower back
What does a doula do?
She will meet with you before your baby is born so you can get to know each other, so you can ask her all your questions about labor and birth, so that she can learn how to best support you during your labor.
She will meet you at the hospital and stay with you until after your baby is born. While she is with you she will massage your back, help explain anything you don’t understand, encourage and reassure you, and show your family members or other support people how to help you. She will be there only for you!
After your baby is born she will stay with you until you and your baby are settled in. She will help you get breastfeeding off to a great start.
Once you are home, she will come visit you once or twice to answer any questions, help with breastfeeding, make sure you are doing well.
Why Have a Doula?
Doulas change the birth environment by providing continuous, compassionate support focused on the birthing mother. A doula’s presence can have a lasting positive impact for you and your baby:
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improved birth outcomes
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more positive birth experience
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reduced need for interventions
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less likelihood of c-section
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better bonding with your baby
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increased self-confidence in parenting
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lowered risk of postpartum depression