Resources & FAQ

Assist you in creating a personalized birth plan  

Support you AND your partner 

Help your partner feel more confident in supporting you  

Give physical and emotional support  

Support in positioning through labor 

Provide evidence based information  

Help advocate for the birth you desire  

Support your postpartum in your transition to parenthood 

A doula is NOT a medical professional. 

A doula does not catch the baby  

A doula does not do a cervical exam  

A doula does NOT take the place of a partner or loved one  

25% decrease in the risk of Cesarean; the largest effect was seen with a doula (39% decrease)* 

8% increase in the likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth; the largest effect was seen with a doula (15% increase)* 

10% decrease in the use of any medications for pain relief; the type of person providing continuous support did not make a difference 

Shorter labors by 41 minutes on average; there is no data on if the type of person providing continuous support makes a difference 

38% decrease in the baby’s risk of a low five minute Apgar score; there is no data on if the type of person providing continuous support makes a difference 

31% decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience; mothers’ risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience was reduced with continuous support provided by a doula or someone in their social network (family or friend), but not hospital staff 

*Source: Evidence Based Birth

Doulas are there to support you no matter how you envision your birth. Doulas can support a medicated birth by helping with position changes, empowering you in feeling educated in your options, and advocating for you. Your doula can also assist in comfort measures and emotional support.

Doulas go through an extensive training and certification process to ensure they are educated and equipped to support you in your birth journey.

Whether you have had 1 baby or 3 babies, each birth is unique. A doula can guide and support you in your current birth journey and allow you to feel educated, supported, and loved.

A doula is there to support the birthing person and their partner, spouse, or family. Doulas are able to help guide partners in how to feel confident in supporting their loved one. Birth is a very intimate experience and your partner knows you the best. Having a doula at your birth creates spaces for intimate support from partner, while the doula can do more of the physical work with hip squeezes, position changes, and getting you both food and water! A doula NEVER replaces a partner, only completes the birth support team.