A Touch of Grace, A World of Support
Why Have a Doula?
With a heart full of compassion and a commitment to holistic care, I am here to support you and your growing family through the transformative journey of the fourth trimester and beyond. Having support from a doula offers a completely different and positive birthing experience. As your doula I provide continuous emotional and physical support to you and your husband/partner during labor, birth and early postpartum. I listen to your needs, support your choices and keep you on track. I am able to explain the details of any interventions that the doctor or nurse may be suggesting and help you advocate your preferences.
As your doula I don’t replace your husband/partner but am there to enhance the experience and allow him/her to enjoy it without all the pressure.
What is a Doula?
A Birth Doula does not replace the husband or partner but helps facilitate involvement at his her her own comfort level.
Recognizes birth as a key experience the mother will remember all her life.
Understands the physiology of birth and the emotional needs of a woman in labor.
Assists the woman in preparing for and carrying out her plans for birth.
Stays with the woman throughout the labor.
Provides emotional support, physical comfort measures and an objective viewpoint, as well as helping the woman get the information she needs to make informed decisions.
Facilitates communication between the laboring woman, her partner and her clinical care providers.
Perceives her role as nurturing and protecting the woman’s memory of the birth experience.
Allows the woman’s partner to participate at his/her comfort level.
A birth doula certified by DONA International is designated by the initials CD(DONA).