What is a Doula?

 “A doula is a professional trained in childbirth who provides emotional, physical, and educational support to a mother who is expecting, is experiencing labor, or has recently given birth. The doula’s purpose is to help women have a safe, memorable, and empowering birthing experience.

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Why choose a Doula? 

“Reduced use of Pitocin, Decreased rate of interventions during labor, Less need for pain medication and fewer requests for epidural, Higher satisfaction with birth outcomes, Much lower c-section rate, the Higher chance of a spontaneous vaginal birth, shorter labors.”

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For more information on how we can assist and support you during your birth contact us!

We also Provide:

Referrals are made to local community services  (e.g., mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, basic needs assistance) as needed 

Referral to local childbirth education or parenting classes 

Referral for Breastfeeding