What is a birth doula?
A birth doula is an experienced professional who provides continuous physical and emotional support to the mother before, during and just after birth. Studies have shown that doula-attended labours are shorter, with fewer complications, and that babies are healthier and breastfeed more easily. 
As your birth doula, I:
- Recognize birth as a key experience that you will remember all your life
- Understand the physiology of birth and the emotional needs of labour
- Will assist you in preparing and carrying out your birth plans
- Will stay with you throughout labour, from the point that you feel you need me
- Will provide emotional support, physical comfort measures and an objective viewpoint, as well as helping you get the information you need to make informed decisions
- Perceive my role as nurturing and of protecting your memory of the birth experience
- Encourage your partner to participate at his/her comfort level
- Will provide breastfeeding support in the early postpartum, as well as providing resources for the postpartum
