Why choose a doula?
The Benefits are Endless
Doulas are skilled in creating nurturing and empowering experiences by employing emotional support, pain coping and relaxation techniques and information and resource connection. The care extends before, during and after birth.
Evidence-Based Information and Support –Doulas are trained to understand what birthing and new families truly need. The doula helps with soothing techniques, providing evidence-based information so you can make informed decisions about your birth and your baby.
Hands on practical support – It’s all hands on deck during birth and with a newborn. Doulas provide physical comfort measures as well as practical support to ease the transition into parenthood.
Partner Support – A new baby means transition for everyone. Doulas understand what everyone needs, and can be a great addition for everyone involved. Doulas enhance a partner’s ability to support their entire family.
Studies show doula support can help:
- reduce postpartum mood disorders
- improve chestfeeding success
- reduce interventions
- lower cesarean birth rates
- improve health outcomes
For more information and studies on benefits: https://www.dona.org/what-is-a-doula/benefits-of-a-doula/
Support during the postpartum period
• Doula support can help fill the gaps in postpartum care.
• Doulas validate and enhance parents’ intuitive ability
to nurture their newborn and each other.
• Doulas encourage parents to become confident to
develop and implement their own parenting style,
leading to decreased anxiety.
• Doulas provide emotional and practical support during postpartum recovery.