As doulas, parents hire us in hopes we can help them have a positive and supported birth experience. One thing we learn as doulas is how important the birth position can be. The position one labors and births in can have a big impact on how their birth unfolds. Why? Well as you’ve learned or […]
What Does Doula Support Really Look Like?
There are many myths about what doula support really looks like. It isn’t uncommon for people, even new doulas, to assume support is limited to unmedicated birth or even only out of hospital birth. In reality, doulas provide a wide range of services and support. Whether a client is planning an unmedicated, out of hospital […]
Why Birth Matters – And Doulas Are Vital!
We know birth is important. We know it is a big day. However, do we truly know why birth matters? We have all likely heard a new mom tell her birth story in such detail and it seems so significant, but it is still a fresh memory. It does not seem overly significant. However, have […]
Softening The Environment – Natural Hospital Birth
Whether your client plans to have an unmedicated or medicated birth, their environment can impact how labor progresses. Softening the environment for a more natural hospital birth is a great way to support your client during birth. These five things can help your client feel more comfortable in a hospital. As a doula, you should […]
Ten Steps To Help Your Clients Have A Better Birth
There may be a lot about birth that we cannot control but there is still a lot we can. As a doula, you can support your client in making informed choices for a better birth. The care provider your client chooses, their awareness of birth options, and their birth location can greatly impact the birth […]
Ideal Fetal Position – What Doulas Need to Know
Generally, babies get into the proper position for birth without any assistance. In fact, many pregnant people give little thought to baby’s position unless baby is breech. However, as a doula, you can help your client understand baby’s positioning should their provider express any concerns. There are several in between positions from breech to optimal […]