What Is A Doula?The word "Doula" comes from the ancient Greek meaning "a woman who serves" and is now used to refer to a trained and experienced professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and just after birth; or who provides emotional and practical support during the postpartum period.
Studies have shown that when Doulas attend birth, labors are shorter with fewer complications, babies are healthier and they breastfeed more easily. Read more... Dads and Doulas (PDF) |
Dimensions of Professional Labor SupportEmotional Support
(encouragement, reassurance, continuous physical presence) Informational Support (assistance to families in gathering information about the course of their labor and their options, explanations, non-medical advice) Physical Support (comfort measures, positioning, massage, breathing, relaxation, and other non-pharmacological pain relief measures) Read more... Contact us today for a free phone consultation to discuss your specific needs. |