Doula Support / Labor Assistant

Giving birth to a baby is so much more than a physical phenomenon; it engages parents-to-be in a transformational experience, a key life event full of emotion and meaning. A doula who accompanies a woman in labor mothers the mother, taking care of her emotional needs throughout childbirth. A doula also provides support and suggestions for partners that can enhance their experiences of birth. A postpartum doula continues that valuable emotional support and guidance, helping a family make a smooth transition into new family dynamics.

A Doula:

• Recognizes birth as a transformational experience that the mother will remember throughout her life
• Accompanies a woman in labor, mothers the mother, taking care of her needs throughout childbirth  
• Helps mother formulate and preserve a birth plan
• Helps ensure a safe and satisfying birth experience.
• Facilitates and improves communication between the mother, her husband/partner and healthcare providers
• Communicates with staff to make sure the mother has the information she needs to make informed decisions as they rise in labor
• Makes suggestions for labor progress, and helps with relaxation, massage, positioning and other techniques for comfort
• Nurtures and protects the woman’s memory of her birth experience
• Formulate a postpartum plan for meals, household responsibilities, support network and other concerns
• Breastfeeding assistance
• We do not try to push our own agenda, but support a mother's wishes and choices, without judgment
• We work for you, not a healthcare provider or a hospital

If you are interested in learning more about what a doula can do to help you labor, email: info@BirthPresence.com.

We are certified through and are members of DONA International.