A doula is not just another person to hold your hand during labor and birth; she is an experienced and trained professional, an invaluable source to help you in many ways.  She fills the gap between your family and your care provider.  You may benefit from Doula Services if any of the following pertain to you:

-You like the idea of having a knowledgeable professional attend to you and only you, continuously throughout your labor and birth.

-You would like to have the nurturing comfort & relaxed reassurance a doula can provide, available to you and your partner.

-You would like to avoid certain medical interventions, including cesarean delivery.

-Your primary support person desires to help you during labor, but doesn’t know what to do or may be nervous or afraid (Doulas do not take away from your chosen primary support person, a doula will help partners help the mother).

-You have no other support person or you are afraid of labor and birth or you are concerned about the pain of labor

-You view childbirth as a natural occurrence and not a medical event