Birth Support
The Doula Foundation firmly believes that every family, regardless of their financial means, deserves emotional, physical and informational support before, during and after the birth process. We provide the following services that ease the physical and emotional challenges of childbirth, encourage the bond between parent and child, and provide a sense of empowerment to new and soon-to-be parents.
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Doula Services
Whether you’re a first time mother or are having your fifth baby, the support of a trained community-based doula can make your birth and postpartum experience a more positive and empowered one.
Available Doula Services Include
- Prenatal Doula Services
- Birth Doula Services
- Postnatal Doula Services
Clients can choose from these available options depending on availability and their needs.
A birth doula is a professional who provides compassionate, continuous physical, emotional and informational support to a mother (and her partner) before, during and after childbirth to help her achieve her birth goals, and have the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible.
Studies have shown remarkable improved physical and psychological outcomes for both mother and baby when a doula is present in her care and part of her birth team. Doulas make an impact on the increased well-being of the entire family!
Postpartum doulas are there to walk alongside families as they move into their new roles as mothers, fathers, and siblings. They are trained to understand just what new babies and new mothers need, from companionship to baby care to help around the home.
Have more questions about what a Doula does and how they can help? Read our full FAQ below…
To discuss which services are the best fit for you and determine availability, please fill out the contact form with your information, and we will reach out.
Prenatal Support
Doulas assist the mother and partner in preparing for and carrying out their plans for the birth.
Labor and Birth Support
A birth doula is a professional who provides compassionate, continuous physical, emotional and informational support to a mother (and her partner) before, during and after childbirth to help her achieve her birth goals, and have the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible.
- Stay by the side of the laboring mother throughout the entire labor
- Provide emotional support, physical comfort measures, an objective viewpoint, and information to make informed decisions during birth
- Facilitate communication between laboring mother, partner, and clinical care providers
Postnatal Support
They are trained to understand just what new babies and new mothers need, from companionship to baby care to help around the home.
In this initial postpartum period, it is important to foster a healthy mother-baby bond and relationship, which will provide a strong foundation for the years to come.
The quality of emotional care received after going through the challenges of birth is one vital factor that can strengthen the emotional ties between mother and child.
What does a community-based doula cost?
Our mission is to serve all women and their families, and we do not want financial need to make services inaccessible to families who desire them.
The bond that is created at birth lasts a lifetime and we want everyone to be able to protect that sacred memory.
Contact Damaris Glitz, Family Care Specialist, at 417-832-9222 for sliding scale fees and information on financial assistance.
We have a long history of collaborating with services like Medicaid to cover doula costs.
Whether you’re a first-time mother or are having your fifth baby, our support can make your experience a more positive and empowered one.
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FAQ – Doula Foundation Services
Doulas are experienced birth companions who provide physical and emotional support before, during and after the birth. Our doulas are perinatal community health workers who not only specialize in birth and postpartum support, but also offer in-home visitation and community referrals for the families we serve.
A Community-Based Doula is a Perinatal Community Health Worker (PCHW) who provides support before, during, and after childbirth. Our purpose is to help women have a safe and empowering birthing experience.