Prenatal visits

A Doula will help your family prepare for the birth experience you desire.

• prepare birth plan
• child birth education
• nutrition education
• set expectations for birth and postpartum experience
• explore partners roles for birth and postpartum
• set up local supports for afterbirth

During the labor/birth process

A Doula will provide professional, non-medical, CALM, and clear headed support throughout the birthing process.

• extra set of hands
• consistent additional emotional support
• help relax and focus mom during contractions
• reminder of useful birth positions
• make sure hot and cool compresses are available
• gather and suggest use of birth balls, ribozo, squat bar, etc in the birthing room
• make sure bath/shower are prepared for use
• prepare music/video or other relaxation or focus items 
• liaison between mother and family members
• assist with directing partner/family members who are in birthing room
• reinforce your birth plan while in the hospital
• communicate with medical providers during labor
• gather knowledge of procedures and make sure you are clear of risks vs benefits before making medical decisions
• foster mother empowerment during birthing experience
• Bottom line - I am there to support mom in whatever way she may need in order to foster a positive birth experience

Postpartum visits

A Doula will help you to reflect on your birth experience and enter parenthood with confidence.

• debrief the birth experience
• discuss needs at home
• discuss emotional or physically needs
• connect with local supports if needed
• nutrition education
• child care education
• sleeping/feeding/bathing/etc support and advice