What is a Doula?

Are you expecting a baby?

Join us to learn about the important role of doulas in helping families during pregnancy, childbirth, and after.

Find out how a doula can make your birth experience better and more supportive.

What You’ll Learn:

• What a Doula Does:

  • Find out how doulas give non-medical support to you and your partner.

• Types of Support:

  • Learn about the different ways doulas can help, like:

    • Physical Support: Comfort measures during labor, like massages and helping with positions.
    • Emotional Support: Providing encouragement and reassurance.
    • Informational Support: Sharing helpful information about childbirth.

• Benefits of Having a Doula:

  • Discover the many good things about having a doula, such as:

    • Less chance of needing a C-section
    • Lower anxiety and feelings of sadness
    • Shorter labor times
    • Better communication with doctors and nurses
    • More happiness with your birth experience
    • Feeling more comfortable during labor
    • Continuous support to reduce fear or loneliness
    • Feeling empowered to make choices about your care

• When and How Doulas Help:

  • Learn how doulas support you before, during, and after childbirth.

• Is a Doula Right for You?

  • Think about if having a doula is a good fit for your family.

Why Attend?

• Make Smart Choices:

  • Learn about doulas so you can decide what is best for you.

• Feel Ready:

  • Gain confidence by knowing the support you can get.

• Connect with Experts:

  • Ask questions and get answers from the helpful team at the Healthy Start Coalition.

Join us to see if a doula is the right choice for your birth plan. Sign up today!