What doulas do...
♥ We recognize that birth is a significant life experience that will always be remembered.
♥ We understand the physiology of birth and the emotional needs of a woman in labor.
♥ We assist mothers and their partners in preparing for and carrying out their birth preferences.
♥ We share evidence based information to empower a birthing individual to make decisions and give informed consent.
♥ We facilitate communication between the mother, her partner, and the medical care team.
♥ We provide continuous emotional and physical care throughout labor with an objective point of view.
♥ Ultimately, a doula’s role is to nurture and protect a mother’s memory of her birth experience.
and do NOT do...
× We do NOT perform any clinical tasks such as blood pressure, fetal heart checks, vaginal exams, and others.
× We do NOT make decisions for you.
× We do NOT speak to the staff on your behalf.
× We do NOT project any of my own beliefs onto your experience.