
	• •

image displayed if flash reader not installed

At a point determined by you, the doula will come and assist by:

Assisting through the use of helpful positions and comfort measures
Constantly focusing on the comfort of you and your partner
Encouraging nutrition and fluids in early labor
Helping to make the environment feel like one of security and confidence
Helping you to relax and rest
Providing information about what is happening and what could possibly happen

Labor Doula

A Doula , also called a "birth assistant" or a "labor support specialist", is a person who is trained as an advocate, labor coach, and information source to give you and your partner the added comfort of additional support throughout the entire labor process

Typically, a doula will meet with you and your partner in the second or third trimester of the pregnancy to get acquainted and to learn about prior birth experiences and the history of this pregnancy. She may help you develop a birth plan, teach relaxation, visualization, and breathing skills useful for labor. Most importantly, the doula will provide comfort, support, and information about birth options.

A doula works cooperatively with the health care team. In the event of a complication, a doula can be a great help in understanding what is happening and what options you may have. The doula may also help with the initial breastfeeding and in preserving the privacy of the new family during the first hour after birth.

A doula can help you to determine pre-labor from true-labor,
and early-labor from active-labor.

Practitioners

If you would like to join the network click the link below.

If you are a practitioner Join Today