A doula is a trained professional that supports pregnant women through out their pregnancy, birth and postpartum. They provide individualized and continuous care. They do not leave the birthing person during birth and support them emotionally, physically and informationally. Doulas walk with parents through all the uncertainty, strong emotions and and decisions.

Doulas do not do medical interventions nor give medical advise; however, their job is to take care of the birthing person holistically.
Medical staff focus on the clinical care; meanwhile a doula focuses on YOU, providing you with uninterrupted, continuous care and presence-We don’t chart, we don’t have other clients, we only have you. Doula do NOT replace medical staff, they compliment them.

GREAT! Partners are amazing supporting persons! Their presence make the birthing person feel safe and grounded.
A doula offers support to both, the birthing person AND the partner. Partners may not really know everything about labor, interventions, hospital policies and birth expectations, therefore, having a trained person (DOULA) be there to support is very helpful.
Doulas guide the partner, offer breaks, suggest what to do, support their decisions, make sure they are well supported. All of this will make the partner feel more confident and in control.

No, we are not midwives. Midwife provides medical care, they can monitor the baby, check dilation, handle medical decisions and complications, deliver the baby. Meanwhile, a doula works hand in hand with the midwife, but do NOT handle any medical procedure, decision or intervention. A doula’s job is to continuously care for the client during pregnancy, birth and postpartum and focus on providing a calm, positive birth experience through teaching coping mechanism and breaking the tension-fear-pain cycle during birth. A doula provides emotional reassurance, helps with labor positions, supports the partner and advocates. Doulas also provide postpartum care for both the birthing person and baby.

Even if you plan on having a c-section or an epidural, the doula will support you regardless. The doula can advocate for a “gentle” c-section, meaning, advocating for skin to skin (if the baby and the mother are healthy and stable), starting breastfeeding, delayed cord clamping (if the baby and the mom are stable), asking for a clear drape, and a quieter and calmer environment.
During epidural, the doula can provide positions that can help progress labor, be there to provide emotional support through holding presence, and advocating for client’s birth preferences.
Medicated, unmedicated or c-section, doulas are here for you regardless.