WHAT IS A DOULA?

From the ancient Greek meaning “mothering the mother”, a doula offers non-medical labor and delivery support. Prenatally she provides preparation, education and support for the birth. Postnatally she provides support in parenting, healing and breastfeeding. During labor and delivery she offers continuous reassurance and helps alleviate pain with comfort measures. She is an advocate, an educator, and a friend. Many clients develop a birth plan with the doula and the caregiver. The doula may offer information regarding medical interventions and support an informed choice about those interventions. The doula supports the plan and the mother who creates it but honors changes to the plan.

DOULA SERVICES...

Physical support and comfort measures for labor progress, such as...
• Massage and Counter Pressure, Relaxation & Breathing Techniques
• Positive Visualization
• Techniques to keep energy up!
• Position changes for comfort & ease of birthing
Unwavering emotional support and guidance
Creating a sacred space for birth
Facilitating communication between father and mother, clients and caregiver
Supporting decisions regarding interventions
Support of your birth plan
Childbirth Education and Preparation
Partner Coaching
Parenting Support
Pre/Postnatal Yoga
Breastfeeding Support
Postpartum Depression Prevention
Nutritional Counseling
Guidance with birth plan and baby care plan
Healing previous negative birth experiences