A professional labor assistant/birth doula provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the laboring woman and her partner before, during and after childbirth. Trained doulas understand the physiology of birth and the emotional needs of a woman in labor.
Generally, doulas believe that birth is a normal, natural and healthy process. This includes birth preparation, offering comfort measures, relaxation techniques and encouragement during labor and an objective viewpoint, as well as support after delivery, such as help with breastfeeding.
Clinical studies show that the presence of a doula results in shorter labor with fewer complications, a reduced need for pain medication, and improved outcomes for both mother and baby. Read one scientific study about the medical benefits of having professional labor support.
Services included:
2 prenatal visits
24/7 on-call availability for labor
Phone and email support
Continuous in-person support from active labor to 1-2 hours post-partum
One post-partum follow-up visit
