Frequently Asked Questions

A doula is a trained professional who provides emotional, physical, and informational support to expectant birthgivers and their families before, during, and after childbirth.  Their role is to empower and advocate for the birthing person's choices, preferences, and well-being throughout the entire childbirth journey.

A doula provides invaluable support to individuals and their families during labor by offering physical, emotional, and informational assistance throughout the entire childbirth process. Here's how a doula can help during labor:

1. Emotional Support: Doulas offer continuous emotional support, providing reassurance, encouragement, and comfort to individuals in labor and their partners. They create a calm and supportive environment, helping to alleviate anxiety and fear while fostering a sense of empowerment and confidence.

2. Physical Support: Doulas utilize various comfort measures and techniques to help manage pain and discomfort during labor. This may include massage, positioning suggestions, breathing techniques, relaxation exercises, and using comfort tools such as birth balls or warm compresses. They assist individuals in finding positions that facilitate labor progress and provide relief from contractions.

3. Advocacy: Doulas advocate for the birthing person's preferences and choices, helping them communicate effectively with their healthcare providers and navigate the decision-making process during labor. They ensure that the individual's voice is heard and respected, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care.

4. Informational Support: Doulas offer evidence-based information and education about the labor and birth process, including explanations of medical procedures, labor progression, and comfort measures. They help individuals understand their options, risks, and benefits, enabling them to make informed decisions that align with their birth preferences.

5. Continuous Presence: Doulas provide continuous support throughout labor, remaining by the individual's side from the onset of labor until after the birth of their baby. Their unwavering presence offers comfort and reassurance, enhancing feelings of security and trust during this transformative experience.

Overall, a doula's presence during labor can significantly enhance the birthing person's physical comfort, emotional well-being, and sense of empowerment, resulting in a more positive and satisfying childbirth experience.

Postpartum doulas offer emotional support, companionship, and non-judgmental listening to help parents cope with the joys and challenges of parenthood.  They provide evidence-based information and guidance on newborn care, breastfeeding, soothing techniques, and maternal recovery.

Doulas are not licensed medical professionals, doctors, or midwives.  We do not engage in the practice of medicine, nor do we diagnose, treat, or offer medical advise regarding pregnancy, or postpartum symptoms.

We encourage open communication and collaboration between our clients and their healthcare providers to ensure the best possible care and outcomes for both the birthing person and their baby.

Some insurance companies may reimburse the cost of your doula, however you must first pay out of pocket to cover the cost of service. Check with your insurance carrier to see if you are eligible and I can help you complete any necessary paperwork (superbill).

Once we have determined we are an ideal doula-birthing person match I wiill send you a contract and seperate invoice for a 50% deposit will be sent.  The remaining payment is due at or before 36 weeks. This is if you are  between 1 and 30 weeks.

If you retain doula services after 30 weeks of pregnancy, full payment of doula services fees are due upon receipt of the invoice.

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