What’s the Benefit of a Doula?
“The emotional support provided by doulas was seen to reduce anxiety and stress during the labor period and reduce the length of labor. Women with a doula during childbirth helped raise their confidence and autonomy throughout labor.”
National Library of Medicine | SourceMy role is to walk alongside you offering physical and emotional support, along with providing evidence-based information.
What to Expect
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I offer a growing relationship prenatally. I am in contact with you throughout the pregnancy and help connect you with prenatal education, if desired. We have a full prenatal meeting between 32-36 weeks. During this time we will discuss and build a birth plan together. I will also provide other resources to help you prepare your body for the birth.
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I provide early labor support via phone or text. When active labor begins we find the right time for me to come. Once I arrive, I support you throughout the entire labor, utilizing things like Spinning Babies positions and additional comfort measures. I will take photos and notes on your labor if requested. After baby is born, I will stay and help with baby’s first latch if you would like to breastfeed.
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During this meeting we will unpack and reflect on your birth together. The transition to motherhood can be rocky. I have a list of resources I can provide that includes contacts for anything from breastfeeding specialists, to those who do placenta encapsulation. My goal is to help equip you with tools to utilize as you need after baby arrives.
