Frequently Asked Questions

A Doula is as a trained professional that continuously provides physical, emotional and informational support to the birther and their families. The support is provided before, during and after childbirth and the main purpose is to achieve the healthiest and most satisfying experience possible.

One of the key aspects of the involvement of doulas is that they provide emotional and other support by maintaining a “constant presence”.

• Encourage the use of relaxation techniques such as breathing, relaxation, movement, and placement.
• Continually reassures and supports the birther by providing details and descriptions of events before, during, and after labor.
• Supports the birther to learn more about birthing options.
• Promotes the birther to express their wants and needs throughout pregnancy.
• Assists a partner in helping with the laboring process 
• Provides resources and information to help birthers advocate for themselves

• I do not offer medical advice.
• I do not conduct clinical examinations on the birther or the baby.
• I do not diagnose.
• I do not assume the position of a partner.
• I do not deliver the baby.

Research suggests that the  emotional, physical, and informational support doulas give to women during the birthing process accounts for a reduced need for clinical procedures during labor and birth, fewer birth complications, and more satisfying experiences during labor, birth, and postpartum.

Studies examining the impact of continuous support by doulas report significant reductions in cesarean births, instrumental vaginal births, need for oxytocin augmentation, and shortened durations of labor.