What's A Doula?

A doula is someone who is professionally trained that can offer information, advice and provides continuous physical and emotional support to the birthing person and their family to help them achieve the healthiest, most satisfying outcome possible. We provide individualized support needed by new families during pregnancy, as they welcome their little one into the world, and as they heal and grow into their new role as parents. Doulas fill part of the role of the village, helping you manage some of the trials of caring for new life.

What Do Birth Doulas Do?

Help the parents understand what to expect during labor
Help create birth wishes to share with your care team.
Support you in advocate for yourself.
Are trained to provide continuous support during pregnancy, labor, and shortly into postpartum
Assists with non-labor needs
Assists with your birth regardless of whether it's with an OB or midwife
Help you implement comfort techniques to reduce unwanted Cesareans, need for unwanted medications, low APGAR scores for babies, and help improve birth experiences
Assist with latching baby if needed.
Share resources and referrals over a wide range of topics relating to pregnancy, labor, and postpartum.

What Do Postpartum Doulas Do?

Support with all infant feeding (breast, chest, bottle)
Newborn care such as diapering, feeding, and bathing.
Meals - Cooking, snacks, family-friendly food
Errands such as grocery shopping
Assistance with other family and/or pets in the house
Laundry -Unbelievable amounts of laundry
Care for the newborn while you take time for personal care and/or other tasks you need both hands for.
Peace of mind for partners, family and friends after they return to work.
Evidence-based information to support you in making the best decisions for your family
Light housework