Birth Support

A birth doula is a certified professional who provides continuous varieties of support to the mother and her family throughout each phase of pregnancy, labor and delivery, and sometimes into the postpartum period

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    Before birth prep usually include:

• Prenatal consultations: Meeting with the client and their partner to discuss expectations, fears, concerns, and develop a personalized and in depth vision.

• Information and Education: Providing evidence-based information about pregnancy, labor, and delivery, and helping the family understand their options and make informed decisions.

• Comfort techniques: Teaching and practicing relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, laboring positions, and other non-medical pain relief methods. (such as Rebozo technique or helping with Spinning babies circuits)

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    During labor and birth we offer:

• Continuous support: Staying with the client throughout labor and delivery, providing consistent encouragement and reassurance.

• Physical comfort: Offering hands-on support through massage, counter-pressure, suggesting position changes, and helping encourage hydration and nutrition.

• Emotional support: Helping the client cope with the intensity of labor, navigate the highs and lows, new emotions, and manage anxiety

• Advocacy: Helping the client communicate their preferences and concerns to the medical team, ensuring their voice is heard and their birth plan is honored.

• Partner support: Supporting and involving the birthing person's partner, helping them to process the experience and enabling them to participate actively in the moment

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    After birth we include:

• Postpartum visits: Making one to three post-delivery follow-up visits to check on the client's physical and emotional recovery.

• Breastfeeding support: Offering advice, referrals and assistance with breastfeeding, including latching techniques and addressing common challenges

• Infant care: Providing information and support on infant care, such as bathing, diapering, swaddling, and soothing techniques. 

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    Important Reminders:

• Doulas are not the same as midwifes and cannot deliver babies, administer medications, or provide medical advice or diagnosis

• Their role complements the care provided by doctors and midwifes

• Studies have shown that continuous doula support can lead to positive outcomes, such as shorter labor, reduced need for medical interventions (including C-sections), and a more positive birth experience for the client.

• Doulas are beneficial for any type of birth, including unmedicated births, medicated births, and planned or unplanned C-sections. 

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