birth doula

“When you change the way you view birth, the way you birth will change.." —Marie Mongan

What is a Birth Doula ?

A birth doula is a childbirth professional who is experienced and professionally trained to support mothers and families during the prenatal period, throughout the labor and birthing experience, and the immediate postpartum period. We offer continuous physical, emotional, and informational support, and advocacy. The word “doula” represents a profession not a philosophy.

Benefits of Doula Support

For The Mother:

  • More likely to recall her childbirth experience positively

  • Greater confidence in her body and innate strength

  • Increased emotional well being before, during, and after birth

  • Reduced stress, anxiety, fear, and doubt

  • Increased bonding with her partner and baby

  • Guidance, reassurance, and encouragement

  • Better understanding of the labor and birth process

  • Fewer interventions and complications

  • Shortened labor

  • Fewer requests for or use of pain medication

  • More confidence with breastfeeding

For Her Partner:

  • Better understanding of the labor and birth process and how to participate

  • Increased confidence and awareness of their irreplaceable role

  • Greater connection and bonding with the mother and birth experience

  • Guidance, reassurance, encouragement, and role modeling

  • Reduced stress, anxiety, fear, and doubt

For more information about doula support, benefits, and statistics, click HERE.