What is a Doula?

A doula is a trained, non-medical professional who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to a birthing person and their family before, during, and shortly after childbirth. While doctors, nurses, and midwives focus on the clinical aspects of labor and delivery, a doula is there solely to support you—your comfort, your choices, and your birth experience.

Doulas offer a calm, reassuring presence throughout pregnancy and birth. We help you understand your options, advocate for your preferences, and create a safe space where you feel seen, heard, and respected. Whether you’re hoping for a natural birth, using pain medication, or planning a cesarean, a doula helps make the journey smoother, more informed, and more supported.

A doula does not replace your partner or medical team—we enhance your support system by working alongside them to ensure you feel confident, empowered, and cared for every step of the way.

Choosing a doula means choosing continuous, personalized support during one of the most vulnerable and powerful times in your life. Unlike medical staff who may come and go during your birth, a doula is there solely for you—providing emotional reassurance, physical comfort techniques, and informed guidance tailored to your unique birth experience.

Studies have shown that having a doula can lead to shorter labors, reduced need for interventions (like cesareans or epidurals), and more positive birth outcomes. Doulas help you feel empowered and confident by ensuring your voice is heard, your preferences are respected, and your choices are supported—no matter how your birth unfolds.

Whether it's your first baby or your fourth, a doula brings calm, knowledge, and steady support so you can focus on what truly matters: welcoming your baby with peace, strength, and confidence.