Why use a Doula's Services?

Having a Doula by your side during the birth of your child could be the most important decision you make regarding the birth of your child. A doula or labor coach acts as a support person who is on your team and helps you achieve a fulfilling birth experience without neglecting your spiritual or emotional needs so often overlooked in a typical hospital setting.

Doulas Help by:

• Suggesting comfort measures for laboring mother.
• Advocating for Your Desires during the labor/birth
• Explaining medical terminology
• Helping you make wise decisions during your childbirth.
• Give Dad/Partner a Break!
• Facilitating the bonding process.
• Offering emotional support
• Provide Birth plan Counseling

Doulas Have been shown to:

• Provide valuable emotional and physical support during labor
• Improve Obstetrical outcomes
• Improve bond between mother and infant.
• Reduce Cesarean rates by up to 50%
• Improve Breastfeeding outcomes
• Reduce the need for intervention
• Lower incidence of Postpartum Depression

What a Doula Does NOT DO:

• Make decisions for you during your labor
• Perform Clinical tasks, such as blood pressure, cervical dilation, fetal heart tones, etc.