A birth doula is a woman trained and experienced in childbirth who has confidence in a woman's ability to give birth. She gives continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the ...
Your doula should be someone you feel comfortable with. She should be knowledgeable and professional. You trust her to be reliable. She needs to be soothing enough to calm you and ...
Studies have shown that babies born with doulas present tend to have shorter hospital stays with fewer admissions to special care nurseries, breastfeed more easily, and have more affectionate mothers in ...
Absolutley. Choosing effective childbirth education increases one's knowledge and confidence about the birth process. The more knowledgeable you are about birth the calmer you will be in labor and ...
A doula does not make decisions for clients or intervene in their clinical care. She provides informational and emotional support, while respecting a woman’s decisions.
A doula is a supportive presence for both the mother and father. She guides the couple, provides reassurance that the pain of labor is normal, and based on her experience with ...
This is considered an unexpected change in the birth plan. It is an opportunity to have the help you will need during this stressful medical procedure. The doula can come to ...
Yes!!! Many times the woman will not be admitted to the hospital or administered any anesthesia until at least 3-4cm dilation and regular strong contractions. Early labor (0-4cm) lasts anywhere ...
Our main goal is to help women and families have positive birthing experiences. Therefore, we are not pro nor anti pain medication. Every situation needs to be assessed individually and it ...
We have had many positive experiences working in hospitals and coordinating with the medical staff. Everyone is grateful for the doulas' helping hands. The doula makes the birth easier for everyone. ...
