What do doulas do?

• Provides physical and emotional support

• Uses comfort measures: breathing, relaxation, movement, positioning

• Provides knowledge on various subjects relating to birth

• Helps a mother become informed about various birth choices

• Helps to explore all options for any interventions that may be purposed by care provider

• Helps to keep communication open between the mother and care provider 

• Looks after your partner and family as well however her primary concern is the mother

• Gives continious support to mother throughout labor

• Can help with any questions and concerns about baby after he/she is born

• Provides Breastfeeding Support

• Provides help with Cloth Diapering