Doula: "Woman servant"

Birth doulas are trained professionals who provide continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to a pregnant person and their partner before, during, and after childbirth. doulas are non-medical professionals, instead we focus entirely on the comfort, well-being, and empowerment of the birthing person!

Continuous Support: While hospital staff (nurses, doctors) rotate shifts and care for multiple patients, a doula provides, one-on-one, consistent presence from early or active labor until after the baby is born.

Physical Comfort Measures: Doulas are skilled in pain-management techniques, including massage, counter-pressure, breathing techniques, and guiding the laboring person into different positions to help labor progress.

Emotional Reassurance: We provide continuous encouragement, and a calming presence to reduce anxiety and fear.

Information and Advocacy: Doulas help families prepare by discussing birth options and assisting in the creation of a birth plan. During labor, we help ensure the parent’s voice is heard by the medical team, encouraging communication to help them make informed, confident decisions!

Partner Support: A doula does not replace a partner or family member! Instead we support them, giving them tools to help you, and ensure they can rest or take breaks.

Studies have shown that having a doula present is associated with improved outcomes, including:

28% less likely to give birth by cesarean section.


31% less likely to use synthetic oxytocin (pitocin) to speed up labor.


9% less likely to use pain medication.


34% less likely to rate their birth experience as negative.