Benefits of a Doula

Strength in Support

A doula can be an advocate for the mother during the delicate time after a baby is born. As our modern world causes us to move far and wide, a doula can help fill the gap of care that our ancestors strove to fill through village midwives.

Each baby can feel like an entirely different experience; therefore, a doula works with caregivers of adopted or birthed children.

A doula:

• works with the birthing person and/or partner throughout the laboring process to supply physical and emotional support

• strives to help you achieve your birth experience goals

• helps the mother focus on recovering after all forms of birth

• offers 1:1 support through breastfeeding (see CLC, Breastfeeding Counseling)

• allows caregivers time to rest through overnight care

• offers guidance on newborn care as requested

• understands that lack of sleep and exhaustion can be taxing and offers mental help support and referrals

• provides light housekeeping

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