14/01/2025
How a doula supports you & your birth partner throughout your pregnancy and birth ⬇️⬇️
1️⃣ A doula provides emotional and physical support during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I’ll be a known and trusted face during labour, providing you with an option for continuity of care if you pair antenatal care with doula support.
2️⃣ A doula is your advocate in the birthing space. As an added bonus for you, I’m an endorsed midwife who has worked in the local hospital system, so I’ve got an added that extra layer of insight & knowledge!
3️⃣ Reduced labour interventions - studies show that having a doula reduces the likelihood of interventions such as C-sections and epidurals (Reference: Continuous Support for Women During Childbirth by Bohren et al., which analysed data from over 15,000 women).
4️⃣ With a doula’s support, labour can be more efficient and shorter in duration (Reference: Continuous Support for Women During Childbirth by Bohren et al.).
5️⃣ Doulas provide evidence-based information, ensuring you make informed decisions. Resource-sharing and discussions are one of my favourite bits of doula-ing!
6️⃣ Doulas empower partners, giving them guidance and confidence to provide support during labour.
7️⃣ Doulas offer non-medical pain relief methods like massage, breathing techniques, and positioning during labour.
An initial “Meet & Greet” between Woman and Midwife is free of charge and provides a great opportunity to answer all your questions regarding Doula Support in a face-to-face setting. DM me to set one up!
