What is a Doula?
A Doula offers support during your pregnancy, throughout labor and birth, and in the immediate postpartum period.
Your partner, health care provider, and/or nursing staff are all there to care for you in their own capacity, but they may not be continuously available or may have other roles to fill. A Doula provides continuous support throughout labor and birth.
A Doula does NOT replace a partner; they work together to give the birthing person the best support team possible.
A Doula is a steady presence for you, and with you, on this journey to parenthood by offering emotional, informational, and physical support.
Doula’s do NOT provide medical care or make medical decisions; instead, they provide evidence-based information and resources, and facilitate conversations with your health care providers.
We support you as you navigate pregnancy, labor, birth, and beyond.
We are there to help you have the most peaceful, empowering, and satisfying birth experience that you can - you deserve it.
The Benefits of Doula Support
34% Fewer Negative Birth Experiences
31% Less Use of Pitocin
28% Fewer Cesarean Sections
12% More Spontaneous Vaginal Births
9% Drop in Use of Pain Meds
Not to mention…..
Shorter Labors
Higher APGAR Scores
Increased Breastfeeding Rates
and much more !
“If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it.”
– John Kennell, M.D., pediatrician