Whether you’re super excited to plan your birth or you’re a bit terrified how you’ll get your baby out, we’re here to help!

A birth doula is like a personal guide, a magic sherpa, to help you feel empowered, supported, and knowledgeable about your birth options and experience. From midwife attended waterbirths to high-risk hospital births, a birth doula provides continuous support during your labor. 

Birth doula support includes two prenatal visits, support during the duration of your labor and at least one hour following delivering, and a postpartum follow up visit. During pregnancy, your birth doula is available to provide support and education as you prepare for birth.

During delivery your birth doula:

• Joins you when requested, whether at home or at the birthing facility
• Provides emotional support and physical support through a variety of comfort measures
• Comes alongside your partner or labor support and works with them to provide the support you desire
• Encourages communication between you and your labor team and healthcare providers
• Your doula does not make decisions for you, rather she provides information and support so you can make the decisions for herself
• Provides encouragement, reminders, and practical support
• Helps to facilitate your desired birth plans
• Seeks to protect your memory of birth as a positive and empowering experience
• Provides support and a calming presence, holding space, during medicalized or emergency birth care
• Assists with initial latching and bonding following birth

Our doulas serve hospitals, birth centers and home births for families delivering in the greater Philadelphia area including parts of New Jersey, and Reading – Berks Country area.