Frequently Asked Questions
In addition to physical & emotional support, a Doula will provide education & resources for you and your partner as you prepare for this new chapter in life. Including but not limited to: childbirth education, comfort measures to avoid unnecessary intervention, assistance with optimal fetal positioning, and breastfeeding support.
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What does a Doula do?
A Doula provides physical and emotional support throughout pregnancy, birth & postpartum
What is a Doula?
Each pregnancy and birth is a unique experience. Many first-times moms did not have the birthing experience that they wished to have. A Doula will discuss your previous journey to find the things you liked about the experience & the things you didn't, then plan for ways to avoid the same outcome.
This is not my first pregnancy- why do I need a Doula?
The Cochrane Database Systematic Review (2017) states "Continuous support in labor may improve a number of outcomes for both mother and baby, and no adverse outcomes have been identified." Doula support has been linked to higher APGAR scores and a higher rate of satisfaction reported by mothers overall (Sauls, 2002). Studies have also show Doula support to reduce cesareans by 28-56% for full term births (Hodnett et al., 2012 & Kozhimannil et al., 2016), and the overall length of labor by 25%
What are the benefits of hiring a Doula?
A La Carte Services FAQs
Through hands-on, in home care, Postpartum doulas are available as a resource to ask questions & provide information on the care of your new baby and yourself in the postpartum period. A Postpartum Doula's job is to create a safe-space for you to feel comfortable and cared for as you embark on this new journey. You will receive assistance with newborn care, breastfeeding support, light housekeeping, food preparation, and overall support during this time.
What Does a Postpartum Doula do?
A Postpartum Doula provides support both physical and emotional during the first few weeks after birth as you transition into this new role.
What is a postpartum Doula?
I have created a thorough and comprehensive packet covering all the information you will need to feel confident and prepared when it comes time to birth your baby. This can provided to you as a downloadable PDF, or we can schedule an in-person meeting to go through the packet together & discuss any questions you may have.
What information is covered in the Childbirth Education
We will schedule a time to go over possible interventions & your own personal preferences, i.e. spontaneous labor, unmedicated birth, laboring positions, cervical checks, frequency of monitoring, etc.
What is included in the Custom Birth Plan?
I have created a thorough and comprehensive packet covering all the information you will need to feel confident and prepared when it comes breastfeeding your baby. This can provided to you as a downloadable PDF, or we can schedule an in-person meeting to go through the packet together & discuss any questions you may have.. Click here to see our A La Carte Services.
