Doula Information

Short answer is yes.  A doula and a midwife have different roles and different training.  A midwife is your medical support that guides you through your pregnancy with prenatal check ups including all the physical exams, blood pressure, measuring the baby, etc.  The doula provides information, emotional and physical support.  The doula coaches you through labor, is by your side through each contraction.  Cheers you on and and gives suggestions to help you cope.  The doula breathes with you, rubs your back and helps you change positions.  The doula is with you throughout your labor, not just active labor.  Both a midwife and a doula support the mother, but they have very different roles.

The Birth Doula provides support during the pregnancy and birth of your child.  The Postpartum Doula offers practical help and support after you have had your baby including newborn education, teaching parents comforting and calming techniques, doing dishes and laundry so mom can rest, prepping meals for the family, even staying overnight in the early days so that mom can maximize her sleep and healing!  A postpartum doula can be a new moms best support and secret weapon.

Life with a new baby or babies doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Postpartum doulas help families nestle in and find their groove. Studies show that this kind of support can help in the following ways:

• help reduce postpartum mood disorders

• improve breastfeeding success

• assist new parents in developing confidence with infant care

• decreasing parental stress and sleep deprivation and more!

Hiring a stranger to work closely with you and your new baby can be nerve wracking.  We offer a no-strings-attached interview so you can get all your questions answered and feel confident that you have chosen the best team to help your family transition from pregnancy to parenthood.  We are here to support YOU!  Give us a call today to set up your free informational interview and get on our calendar.