The word "doula" comes from the ancient Greek meaning "a woman who serves". It is now used to refer to a trained and experienced professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the family before, during and just after birth.
- Recognizes birth as a key experience the mother will remember all her life
- Understands the physiology of birth and the emotional needs of a woman in labor
- Assists the woman in preparing for and carrying out her plans for birth
- Stays with the woman throughout the labor
- Provides emotional support, physical comfort measures and an objective viewpoint, as well as helping the woman get the information she needs to make informed decision
- Facilitates communication between the laboring woman, her partner and her clinical care providers
- Perceives her role as nurturing and protecting the woman's memory of the birth experience
- Allows the woman's partner to participate at his/her comfort level
Benefits of having a trained doula at your birth:
- 50% reduction in cesarean rate
- 25% shorter labor
- 60% Reduction in epidural
- 40% reduction in induction
- 40% reduction in forceps delivery
As your doula, I will provide you with constant phone/email contact, 2 prenatal visits, 1 postpartum visit and support throughout your entire birth experience.
Cost is $450
