Who needs a doula?
"A doula for every woman who wants one"
You can benefit from a doula if:
No matter where you fall on this list you can be sure that a doula can help you achieve the birth of your dreams!
"We have a secret in our culture and it's not that birth is painful-it's that women are strong." ~Laura Stavoe Harm
You can benefit from a doula if:
- You are expecting your first baby, your 10th or anywhere in between
- You had a difficult first labor and are apprehensive about the next
- You are a single mom
- You are a teen mom
- Your partner will be away or is in the military
- Your partner is squeamish about the aspects of birth
- Your partner is enthusiastic and wants to be highly involved in the birth experience
- You had a precious cesarean section and want a VBAC
- You are planning a repeat C-section
- Your partner wants to support you in the best way possible and enhance this intimate experience
- You want to be educated so you can make informed birthing choices
- You are preparing for a home birth
- You are preparing for a hospital birth
- You are under the care of an OBGYN
- You are under the care of a Midwife
No matter where you fall on this list you can be sure that a doula can help you achieve the birth of your dreams!
"We have a secret in our culture and it's not that birth is painful-it's that women are strong." ~Laura Stavoe Harm