Seeking Birth Support
What Is A Doula?
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.
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Prenatal Support
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.
Doulas assist the mother and partner in preparing for and carrying out their plans for the birth.
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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.
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!
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Postpartum Support
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.
The doula helps with soothing techniques, breastfeeding or bottle-feeding support, explains normal newborn characteristics, behavior and development and so much more!
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.
All members of the family benefit with having a postpartum doula on their team!
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Classes and Events
In addition to the services offered by Doulas to assist in the birth, we also offer classes and events for additional education, support, and a sense of community.
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