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What is a doula?
A doula is a woman
experienced in childbirth
who provides advice,
information, and emotional
support to a mother before,
during, and after childbirth.
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary
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Childbirth Classes
Available
- Coping skills
- Labor positionings
- Labor medications
For my husband and me,
she was exactly the presence
we needed, which enabled us to fully enjoy our birth.
- Shannon B.
Nurturing the memory of your birth experience.
Cindy lou Burgess
As your doula I will accompany you throughout labor and after birth in the setting of your choice. I also provide follow-up visits during the important early postpartum period. My level of involvement is your choice, I offer primary support, shared support and invisible support to make your birth experience just right for you.

"Birth is not only about making babies. It's about making mothers ¡ª strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and believe in their inner strength"
Author: Barbara Katz Rothman

"If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it." John H. Kennell, M.D.
Some benefits to having are Doula include...
Decreased postpartum depression
Better mother-infant bonding
Fewer cesarean sections