As a birth doula, I am trained and experienced in the intricacies of childbirth. I provide continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to the mother and her partner before, during, and immediately after labor. My role is to accompany you during the birthing process to help ensure a safe and fulfilling experience. Importantly, I do not make decisions for clients or intervene in clinical care; my focus is on offering support while respecting your choices.

When interviewing with me, consider asking the following questions:

• Can you share your philosophy on childbirth and how you support women and their partners during labor?

• May we meet to discuss our birth plans and how you will support us throughout the process?

• Are we able to contact you with questions or concerns before and after the birth?

• When do you typically join a woman in labor? Do you come to our home or meet us at the place of birth?

• Will you meet with us after the birth to discuss the experience and answer any questions we may have?

Benefits of Hiring a Doula

• Reduced the overall cesarean rate by 50%

• Reduced the length of labor by 25%

• Reduced oxytocin use by 40%

• Reduced the use of pain medication by 30%

• Reduced forceps deliveries by 40%

• Reduced requests for epidural pain medication by 60%

• Reduced incidences of maternal fever

• Reduced the number of days newborns spent in NICU (neo-natal infant care unit)

• Reduced the amount of septic workups performed on newborns

• Resulted in higher rates of breastfeeding

• Resulted in more positive maternal assessments of maternal confidence

• Resulted in more positive maternal assessments of maternal and newborn health

• Resulted in decreased rates of postpartum depression