Your source of knowledge and comfort from conception through postpartum.
Doula: From the Ancient Greek meaning “a woman who serves.” A doula is a trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional, and educational support to clients before, during, and after pregnancy + childbirth.
Evidence of the Doula Difference
25% decrease in the risk of Cesarean
8% increase in the likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth
10% decrease in the use of any medications for pain relief
Shorter labors by 41 minutes on average
38% decrease in the baby’s risk of a low five-minute Apgar score
31% decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience
“If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it.”
— Dr. John H. Kennell