Doula & Postpartum Support
YES!!! Covid has done a number on many areas of our life and the economy, but I’m here to say, it DOES not need to interfere with how woman have babies! Birth is such a natural and beautiful part of life. Let me show you …
Today I was at my local community swimming pool. The neighboring group had a small newborn baby. She was the cutest little thing, BUT she just could not stop crying. I immediately thought-should I go hold her, maybe the mother is tired, maybe she is …
The doula is a professional trained in childbirth who provides emotional, physical, and educational support to a mother who is expecting, is experiencing labor, or has recently given birth. Their purpose is to help women have a safe, memorable, and empowering birthing experience.
Most often the term doula refers to the birth doula or labor support companion. However, there are also antepartum doulas and postpartum doulas. Most of the following information relates to the labor doula. Doulas can also be referred to as labor companions, labor support specialists, labor support professionals, birth assistants, or labor assistants. (American Pregnancy Association)