Birth doulas support ALL births including births with epidurals and Cesarean births. Doulas support families as they navigate pregnancy, birth and postpartum and provide unwavering non-judgmental support. There has been a long time misconception that doulas support unmedicated births only and they prefer or push their clients to have an unmedicated birth. This is NOT TRUE. Doulas support all births and our goal is to walk alongside families and help them navigate the many choices they have in pregnancy, birth and postpartum. We want families to have an understanding of the choices available and feel supported in their decisions.

Birth Doulas Are

On call to answer your questions and help you make choices that feel right for you and your family
Provide you with community connections and resources for pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
Support you as you navigate the hospital or the setting that you are giving birth in

Supports your partner so they can support you
Provide hands on physical support in labor to keep you calm and comfortable
Keep the room calm and positive
Believe in you and your partner
Keep your partner very involved
Understand that birth is an important life event and that you will need support to feel cared for
Answer questions in pregnancy, birth and postpartum
They will provide at least one prenatal visit to go over your birth preferences and comfort measure
Understanding of birth and know things do not always go as “planned”
Will be a caring and supportive force throughout the relationship