Why A Doula?

  • Educate

    Doulas are there to help mothers feel confident and self assured through birth. The number one way to do this is to answer all necessary questions and educate mothers before hand on what to expect from labor.

  • Advocate

    We know that birth can easily become high stress and mothers can tend to forget what to ask, what they need or even be afraid to speak up for themselves. Doulas teach women how to speak up for their needs and protect the mother they are tending to.

  • Ease

    Doulas get to know a mama to be to come up with ways that she can make birth easier. The first, being a birth plan that will help her facilitate a bridge between her and her birth team. The next thing is to provide comfort measures that are personalized to her and her needs like massage, movement, and timed position changes that a doula is knowledgable about.

  • Support

    One thing doulas know for sure is that every mother needs some kind of support during birthing. At times it can be physical support and other times it can be vocal support by coaching and direction. The entire time the most important is for a birthing mother to feel emotionally supported and to lower the risk of birth traumas.

  • Coach

    A doula is your personal pregnancy partner who coaches you through birth after properly educating you on what to expect. Coaching includes breathing, proper movement, and positioning all at the right times. Coaching is not limited to you but also your birth partner so they can feel included in the process.

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Birth Doulas Lessen The RISKS

For two of these outcomes (designated with asterisks*), the best results occurred when a birthing person had continuous labor support from a doula– someone who was NOT a staff member at the hospital and who was NOT part of their social network. The researchers found that overall, people who have continuous support during childbirth experience a:

  • 25% decrease in the risk of Cesarean; the largest effect was seen with a doula (39% decrease)*

  • 8% increase in the likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth; the largest effect was seen with a doula (15% increase)*

  • 10% decrease in the use of any medications for pain relief; the type of person providing continuous support did not make a difference

  • Shorter labors by 41 minutes on average; there is no data on if the type of person providing continuous support makes a difference

  • 38% decrease in the baby’s risk of a low five minute Apgar score; there is no data on if the type of person providing continuous support makes a difference

  • 31% decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience; mothers’ risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience was reduced with continuous support provided by a doula or someone in their social network (family or friend), but not hospital staff

FROM ARTICLE EVIDENCED BASED BIRTH: THE EVIDENCE FOR DOULAS.

 

Our Birth Service

Doula services are a major pennicle in having a great birth and postpartum experience. It is a wonderful thing to feel safe and secure during one of the most vulnerable times , for not only you, but your baby and extended family.

 
 

  • • Initial meeting to connect and discuss the birth plan

    • E-mail, text, and phone support from now until, well… forever (we mean it!)

    • In-home visit to discuss expectations, hopes and concerns for labor. We will offer suggestions for helpful supplies, as well as review labor pain coping strategies in your home setting.

    • Breastfeeding preparation and education

  • • 24/7 on call beginning three weeks before your due date.

    • Support and assistance from active labor throughout the entire birth process, whether homebirth, birthing center or hospital.

    • Massage and position techniques to increase comfort as well as progress labor efficiently.

    • Breathing techniques for every stage of labor.

    • Work together with your partner so they can be an active participant in your support.

    • Organize transfer to hospital or birthing center.

    • If desired, take photos of labor, birth, and early postpartum.

    • Provide and maintain a calm, supportive and reassuring setting for your birth experience.

    • Make sure your birth plan wishes are being honored and advocated for in the hospital.

    • If medical interventions are necessary, we will help you understand your options so you can make an informed decision.

  • • Breastfeeding support, assisting in the baby’s first latch and making sure you are comfortable and confident.

    • In-home visit, typically a few days after birth. This allows your doula to assist you in recovery and provide extensive breastfeeding assistance, including management of engorgement, prevention of common issues, ensuring adequate milk supply, proper latch, effective positioning and more.

  • If you are ready to start the birth doula process with us, we will be happy to accommodate you. We will start with a free consultation to make sure we are a good fit, set up our first prenatal appointment and talk about initial payment.

    INVESTMENT: 1,200

 

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