What are the benefits of hiring a doula?

A doula is a caring birth professional. She will inform you about all options you have surrounding the birth of your baby and the postpartum period. She will strive to prepare you and your partner (if applicable) the best way possible for the upcoming birth of your baby. She is not medically responsible for the outcome of the birth. Your doula is there for you. She is not a midwife nor a maternity nurse. She is a doula.

A doula knows your heartfelt wishes, your biggest fears and will help you tap into your power. A doula is the perfect add-on to your birth team. She will not leave your side and be your continuous support throughout pregnancy, most likely also through birth or the postpartum period during the first 6 weeks after the birth of your baby. She will facilitate to let your own voice be heard and only speak up for you whenever you or your partner can not. You will feel heard and seen by anybody who is part of the birth team.

A birth doula offers continuous support, does not change shifts during birth and stays with you until it's time for her to leave. She is independent, preferably non-judgmental, does what you like her to do and is trained to take care of mental and physical health of both you and your partner. As it happens, some doula's don't DO that much but are merely there to hold your space. Whatever is necessary at any given time, to make you feel as supported as possible. She is the perfect add-on to your birth team!