Birth Doula Services
“Specialized care for expectant mothers, infants, and children”
A Doula is…
A professional labor support person, who is experienced in childbirth and nurtures and cares for the expectant mother and her partner.
A Doula provides physical, emotional and educational support throughout labor, delivery and postpartum.


Benefits of Using a Doula:
- Reduction of Cesarean sections by 50%
- A shorter labor
- Decrease in pain medication
- Greater satisfaction with the birth process
- Increased breastfeeding success
- Decreased postpartum depression
Services Provided:
- 1-2 Prenatal meetings

- Birth plan info and consultation
- Telephone support until 1 month postpartum
- Continuous labor support at the hospital
- Use of over 101 comfort measures during labor
- Photography/Videography
- One postnatal visit
- A written birth story
Frequently Asked Questions:
- I have a very supportive partner. Can we benefit from a doula? YES!
- I plan on having a medicated delivery, do I need a doula? YES!
- I will be induced. Should I have a doula? YES!
- I may have a c-section. Can I use a doula? YES!
- Will our doula stay with us the whole time? YES!
- Are the doctors and nurses supportive of the doula service? YES!



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