11/19/2025
You can count on your to be that continuous care and companionship during your labor. But setting realistic expectations is my favorite ,so I figured I can tell you the now some instances where your doula might leave your side: 🍽️ 🥤 for food and nourishment. I come prepared with tons of snacks and hydration for myself, but in cases of long labors or drawn out inductions, I may step out for meal while you are comfortably resting or napping. 😴 that brings me to conserving energy in another one of those long labor scenarios, I may nap while you nap. I love a good van nap, so I can stay close but well rested to be ready to advocate with you and protect your birth plans. 🚽 I step out to find a potty, I prioritize leaving your cozy bathroom area as your own private retreat, not a communal bathroom. 💕 To allow space for you to connect with your partner, let oxytocin flow freely with some physical touch. Or to discuss a change of plans, and sit with your intuition for a few minutes.