WHAT A DOULA DOES
PRE- + DURING 1ST TRIMESTER
IF YOU ARE...
- Trying to conceive
- Experiencing infertility
- Trying not to conceive
- Experiencing a loss
- Pregnant, elated, and planning ahead
- Pregnant (surprised, yet happy and scared)
- Pregnant (need to terminate)
Doulas listen to you. We take the time to really know you. We gently encourage you to "spill your guts," but on your terms. We connect you to many forms of support. We walk with you on the path. We are responsible to you, not for you. Our goal is to see you thrive.
2ND + 3RD TRIMESTER + BIRTH
IF YOU ARE...
- Ready to think about the plan / make decisions
- Ready to prepare for birth
- Ready to prepare for postpartum
- Experiencing a loss or miscarriage
- Want an expert companion for any / all of the above...
Doulas meet with you. We sit with you. We take time with you to hear your concerns. We paint the picture of any medical procedures, labor and birth if you're ready for that. We assist you in writing a birth plan if desired. If you are partnered / co-parenting, we take their cues in providing guidance so they can relax and feel a little more confident in their role(s). We're available. We show up. We walk with you the entire way.
AFTER BIRTH + BEYOND
IF YOU ARE...
- Excited and elated about your pregnancy (or your baby)
- Concerned about postpartum depression
- Wondering if you'll ever sleep again
- Worried about your relationships, your job, your life
- Overwhelmed!
- A new parent already experiencing these things
Doulas know the tips and tricks. We facilitate healing. We connect you to the right forms of clinical and non-clinical support. We don't have opinions, we have options. We don't care if your house is messy. We don't care if you haven't showered. (We hold the baby so you can!)