Doula FAQ

Doulas are non-medical care providers. We assist with prenatal education, labor, and birth support and postpartum care.

Doulas are perfect for anyone wanting extra support. If you want prenatal education, more comfort during labor, support for your partner and help during the postpartum period, consider hiring a doula!

Doulas do not replace your existing support, we are there to support everyone involved. If another support person is involved we will let them be as hands on as they want. We can guide your partner in helping you with comfort measures, take over when they need breaks and help to educate you both on the birth process.

A doula is a professional, trained in childbirth who provides emotional, physical, and educational support to a mother who is pregnant, during labor, or has recently given birth. Their purpose is to help women have a safe, memorable, and empowering birthing experience.

A Midwife provides medical care for you and your baby. Doulas do not provide medical care, support only. But we do work wonderfully as a team!

Risk of Cesarean decreased by 28% Epidural use is decreased by over 9% Pitocin for induction drops by 31% Likelihood of spontaneous vaginal birth is increased by 12% Numerous studies show that continuous support for women during childbirth, show a very high number of positive birth outcomes and intervention rates were dramatically lowered when a doula was present. 

DOULAS ARE NOT MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS. Doulas cannot medically diagnose you or prescribe you any medications. They are not medically trained. Furthermore a doula doesn’t know what’s best for you and your family, only you know what works best for you. However, a doula can help support and give you information to help you reach an informed decision you and your family are comfortable with.

Whether your cesarean birth is planned or not, a doula can still offer support to you and your loved ones. You may need extra help during your postpartum period and it always helps to have a calming presence if the birth becomes urgent. If you do not have a partner or support person, your doula can be present during the birth as well.

Unfortunately most insurances do not cover Doula services at this time. However I encourage each one of my clients to still contact their insurance and inquire about covering my services. Hopefully one day this will change, opening the door for more women to have access to a Doula.