frequently asked questions about doulas

What is a doula? 

A doula is a professional birth support person who is educated in pregnancy + childbirth. Our main priority is making sure that the expecting parent is confident, prepared, + well-taken care of throughout pregnancy, labor, and/or after birth.

what does "doula " mean?

The word "doula" is of Greek origin; it means "woman who serves"; but anyone can be a doula.

what do doulas do?

We provide emotional and physical support

We offer information + resources (offer but never push)

Help new parents become informed about their birth options 

Help facilitate communication between mother + care provider

what don't doulas do?

We are completely non-medical

We do not give medical advice or diagnose any conditions

We do not perform any medical exams

We do not change shifts; we are with you from beginning to end

We do not try to replace the role of the partner (but rather, to support it)

We do not judge you for the choices you make