What do Doulas do?
Doulas create a safe space for birthing people & their loved ones
to discuss individualized thoughts & feelings before, during & after birth.
In this space, I will provide emotional, physical & informational support
for you & your team.
Being informed can allow you to feel a sense of control.
I'll use therapeutic touch and props to relieve pain &
I will be a continuous rock for you.
My goal is for you to feel confident in your body during this life-changing transition.
I will nurture you,
keep you hydrated, well-fed,
and as comfortable as possible
no matter how many
pillows it may take.
LOWERED
PAIN AND
ANXIETY
SHORTER
LABOR
TIMES
LOWERED
INTERVENTION
RATES
Known benefits of having a doula include,
but aren’t limited to:
Doula's provide continuous care for your family.
Having someone that you trust by your side will allow you to let go of your thoughts
and ultimately have your body take over.
Having an advocate allows you to have a sense of control in decision making.
This will likely boost your confidence.
Those who feel heard report higher satisfaction with their experience.
If you’d like to learn more about the research regarding the bennefits of doula care,
the link below will take you to a trusted portal.
“One of the most effective tools to improve labor and delivery is the continuous presence of support personnel, such as a doula.”
– Consensus Statement of the American College of Obstetricians
and Gynecologists & the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine
