What is a doula?
Giving birth to a baby is so much more than a physical phenomenon; it
engages parents-to-be in a transformational experience, a key life event full
of emotion and meaning. A doula who accompanies a woman in labor mothers the
mother, taking care of her emotional needs throughout childbirth. A doula also
provides support and suggestions for partners that can enhance their
experiences of birth.
Doulas make the difference.
Doulas are educated and knowledgeable about childbirth and the postpartum
experience. They are advocates and a listening ear for birthing mothers, as
well as facilitators to her partner. When a family goes home with a new baby,
a postpartum doula supports every member and the family unit as a whole.
DONA International doulas are educated to work within evidence-based
standards of practice. The skills that they develop are medically proven to
make a true difference in the experience of birth. A DONA International
doula’s presence at birth improves outcomes for mother and baby. In the
postpartum period, a doula’s guidance can empower and encourage new parents,
inspiring self-confidence in parenting.
Numerous
have found that a doula’s presence at birth
