What is a Doula?

What is a Doula?

A Doula provides continued support throughout pregnancy, labour and birth, as well as once baby has arrived.  A guaranteed continuity of care.

The word owes its roots to the Greek word for a ‘caregiver’ and more specifically ‘a woman’s servant’.

A Doula is non-medical – we are there to support physically, practically and emotionally. We often work with families throughout the pregnancy, building a relationship over months that is deep and rich. Our meetings together give us time to delve in to the minutiae and include the whole family.  We’re able to sift through evidence based research and give you the time and space to explore all your options regarding your pregnancy and birth.   Once you are in labour with your baby, your Doula stays with you throughout, a constant source of support that you know and trust. Often not leaving until well after baby is born and you are all settled happily together.

We help ensure that your decisions are informed, by ‘signposting’ you to relevant information, and by supporting you to plan and prepare for the kind of birth experience that YOU want.

A Doula is with you every step of the way

We are advocates for you, working to protect your space and mindful always of partners, siblings and the whole family. We believe passionately in the right to informed choice, and that you and your birth should be respected at all times.