What are Doulas?

A doula is a trained, non-medical support professional who provides emotional, physical, and informational support to a person before, during, and after childbirth. Their goal is to help you feel safe, informed, and empowered throughout your pregnancy and birthing experience.

While doulas do not perform medical tasks (like delivering babies or checking vitals), they play a powerful role in enhancing your overall care and comfort.

Doulas Can Help with...

Creating or refining your birth plan

Providing comfort techniques during labor (breathing, massage, positioning)

Offering reassurance and advocacy

Supporting your partner or birth team

Guiding you through postpartum recovery and newborn care

Why People Choose Doulas

Research shows that having a doula can lead to: 

Whether you’re planning a hospital birth, home birth, medicated, or unmedicated labor—a doula walks with you through it all, helping you feel heard, held, and in control. 

Want to explore how a doula could fit into your birth journey?

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