What is a doula?
Doulas are professionally trained labor companions who journey alongside you through the process of giving birth. They take care of your non-medical needs during labor, focusing on enhancing your birth experience with holistic comfort measures, emotional support, guidance on labor options, and advocacy. Your doula will work with you and your whole birth support team to help you have a more satisfying birth experience.
What does a birth doula DO?
Helps you write a personalized birth plan
Provides non-medical comfort measures like massage
Advocates for you and helps you know what all your options are
Helps you have a more empowered & peaceful birth
Who should have a doula at their birth?
Everyone!
“If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it.”- Dr. John Kennell
Ready to find your doula?
Step 1: Reach Out
Start the process of looking for a doula early in your pregnancy. Reach out to doulas you’re interested in to see if they are a good fit for you and available for your due date. Don’t wait until the end of your pregnancy to secure a doula because out doulas are so popular that they book out months in advance!
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Step 2: Interview Doulas
After you’ve reached out to the doulas you’re interested in to see if they’re available for your due date, you should interview your top picks.
Step 3: Book Services
Sign your service contract, schedule your prenatal support appointments, & pay a deposit towards your services. The cost of services varies for each doula. Some doulas take insurance, HSA cards, or have other options for payment. You can find their specialized services and prices by reaching out to them directly.
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