Doula services & Childbirth ClassesEmpowering families through education, support, nurturing and advocacy to achieve a satisfying birth.
A Doula (from the ancient Greek meaning "a woman who serves") is a trained and experienced professional who
provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to
the mother before, during and just after birth; or who provides
emotional and practical support during the postpartum period.
A Doula understand and trusts the natural process of birth, respects its transcendent and sacred aspects as well as its physical and emotional aspects.
A Doula facilitates the birth experience for the parents, the baby and the primary care providers.
Benefits of having a doula:
- 50% reduction in the cesarean rate
- 25% shorter labor
- 60% reduction in epidural requests
- 40% reduction in pitocin use
- 30% reduction in analgesia use
- 40% reduction in forceps delivery