BIRTH DOULA

A trained professional who provides a continuous physical, emotional and informational support to their client before, during and shortly after childbirth to help them achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible

Providing continuous emotional reassurance and confort for the entire labor

• Help and advice on comfort measures such as breathing, relaxation, movement and positioning

• Comforts the birthing person with touch, hot or cold packs, beverages, warm baths, showers, and comforting gestures.

• Assists the birthing person and their partner to become informed about the course of their labor and their options

• People who use a birth doula are less likely to require medical intervention such as the need for pitocin, cesarean birth and pain medication

Scientific trials examining doula care demonstrate remarkably improved physical and psychological outcomes for both pregnant, birthing, and postpartum people and their baby. Doulas have a positive impact on the well-being of the entire family!

OHP covered

Private pay accepted

Sliding scale available