Doula is a Greek word that has come to mean, "One who Mothers the Mother"

A Doula is....... One who is educated in childbirth and provides physical, emotional and informational support to a mother and her family before, during, and after childbirth. With the help of the Doula, mothers are able to  have the birth experience they want and desire.  They are left  with the sense of empowerment and a positive, beautiful memory that will last for a lifetime. Doulas never take the place of the partner. Their presence frees them of   concerns and worry and enables them to interact more closely  and lovingly with the birthing mother.

Benefits of a Certified Doula

50% reduction in the cesarean rate 25% decrease in length of labor 60% reduction in epidural requests 40% reduction in oxytocin use 30% reduction in analgesia use 40%reduction in forceps delivery Source: Mothering the Mother, Klaus & Kennell

Support Is Support is unconditional. It is listening, not judging, not telling your own story. Support is not offering advice. It is offering a Kleenex, a touch, a hug . . . caring. We are here to help women discover what they are feeling . . . not make the feelings go away. We are here to help a woman identify her options . . . not to tell her which options to choose. We are here to discuss steps with a woman . . . not to take the steps for her. We are here to help a woman discover her own strength . . . not to rescue her and leave her still vulnerable. We are here to help a woman discover she can help herself . . . not to take responsibility for her. We are here to help a woman learn to choose . . . not to make it unnecessary for her to make difficult choices. ----Anonymous

Doulas Are.... D eliverers O f U nconditional L ove A nd S upport

Doulas are an Ancient tradition with a New name

"If a Doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it."                     John H Kennell, MD

Mother to Mother Doula Services