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Adding a Doula to your Support Team
supporting you every step of the way
A doula is a compassionate guide who nurtures and supports families through the intimate journey of childbirth. Rooted in a foundation of love and care, a doula weaves together three essential forms of support:
- Emotional Support: A doula offers unwavering emotional presence, providing comfort, reassurance, and understanding. They create a safe, warm environment where expectant parents can express their hopes, fears, and dreams, knowing they are deeply cared for.
- Information and Empowerment: Through personalized education, a doula empowers families by sharing evidence-based information, guiding them to make informed decisions and advocate for options that align with their values and desires. This nurturing knowledge enables parents to feel confident, prepared, and empowered for the transformative experience of birth.
- Physical Support: A doula provides gentle, hands-on support tailored to the birthing person's needs. Whether through soothing touch, positioning assistance, or breathing techniques, a doula’s physical presence helps ease the intensity of labor, ensuring comfort and strength throughout the process.
Together, these forms of support create a holistic approach that honors the unique journey of each family, ensuring they feel cherished, empowered, and connected during one of life’s most profound moments.
Sources:
- Gilliland, A. L. (2011). "After Praise and Encouragement: Emotional Support Strategies Used by Birth Doulas in the USA." Midwifery, 27(4), 525-531.
- Bohren, M. A., et al. (2017). "Continuous Support for Women During Childbirth." Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (7).
- Gruber, K. J., Cupito, S. H., & Dobson, C. F. (2013). "Impact of Doulas on Healthy Birth Outcomes." The Journal of Perinatal Education, 22(1), 49-58.