Yes! We support your birth choices that are important to you. We will educate you so you are prepared for whatever decisions you make for your birth experience.
Doesn’t my hospital class tell me everything I need to know?
Hospital based birth classes teach you the basic mechanics of birth and the hospital policies. Doulas teach the physiology of birth and prepare you for the emotionally and physically demanding …
What are the benefits of a birth doula?
Labors tend to be shorter and with fewer complications with a birth doula present. Women having a birth doula report having more positive feelings about their childbirth experience. Doula assisted …
Will a doula replace my nurse – doctor or midwife?
No. Doulas do not replace any medical personnel. Doulas do not perform any medical tests or procedures. Our role is to provide comfort and support and ensuring that the requests …
What if I have a c-section?
We are there to advocate for you regardless if it is a c-section or vaginal delivery. Doulas are sometimes allowed in the operating room for support if that is what …
Will my partner still be able to participate in the birth if we have a doula?
Definitely! We provide support to both the mother and her partner. We help to ensure the partner plays a key role in the process, to the extent that they are …
I’m having a home birth with a midwife; do I still need a doula?
Doulas and midwives have very different roles. A midwife if your primary care provider and will take care of all of your medical needs. She will monitor the baby, chart …
Are doulas accepted in hospitals?
I have been a doula for over 15 years and doulas are in every hospital I know of. We work at cultivating a positive relationship with the staff at all …
What do birth doulas do?
A birth doula will provide support to the mother and her partner that is above all unconditional. We do not judge, rather we listen. Our goal is to help empower …
What is a birth doula?
A birth doula is someone trained in childbirth who is there to provide support (information, emotional and physical) to the mother throughout the birth process.
