Why Hire a Doula?

Hiring a doula can transform your childbirth experience. Doulas provide continuous emotional, physical, and informational support before, during, and after labor. They help you navigate the complexities of childbirth with confidence and ease, ensuring you feel empowered and supported every step of the way. Doulas are trained to support the family unit as a whole. We support the birth of the new family.

Partner Benefits

The journey through labor can have a profound impact on your long-term relationships. A dedicated doula provides invaluable support, helping to strengthen the bonds within your family during this transformative time. Having a doula also benefits your partner by providing them with guidance and reassurance, allowing them to be more present and supportive during the birth. Doulas help partners understand the birthing process, offer practical support, be there when the partner needs a break, and ensure they can focus on being there for you

• A doula can never replace an attentive, supportive partner, but provides assistance in addition to the partner’s loving support. As your doula I am there for the BOTH of you.

• Birth is such an intimate event and the loving bond you share should always be front and center. My presence is there to enhance your experience. I help support the both of you so that you can be an even better team.

• I can provide help to your partner by ensuring their needs are met (food, drinks, rest breaks etc.) so that in turn they can give you their best.

• Sometimes even the most prepared partner can forget things they learnt in the books or birth class and I can gently suggest different comfort techniques so that they can help you. I will provide focus if things become difficult or overwhelming.

• In our prenatal appointments I get to know what both of your visions for birth are, some partners want to be an active support person while others prefer to be present only.

• We can develop a plan that ensures both of you are comfortable with my level of support.

• Your partner is an expert on you and I am an expert on pregnancy and birth – the combination of us both means you have a perfect team to support your birth!

Recent Statistics on Better Outcomes with a Doula

• 28% Decrease in the chance of having a C-section

• 38% Decrease in low 5-minute APGAR scores for babies born with doula support

• 9% Less likely to use any pain medication

• 15% Increase in the chance of having a spontaneous vaginal delivery

• 31% Reduction in Pitocin Use (synthetic oxytocin to speed up labor)

• 34% Less likely to encounter a negative childbirth experience

  This statistic illustrates the profound influence that personalized support can exert on the entire birthing experience. Tailored assistance not only enhances comfort and confidence but also contributes to a smoother and more positive journey for mothers and families alike