Doula Services

Birth Doula Support

A birth doula is a trained and experienced professional who provides physical, emotional, and informational support to expectant parents before, during, and shortly after childbirth. Their role is to offer continuous support, comfort, and advocacy to help ensure a positive and empowering birth experience. Here are some of the services and support offered by a birth doula

Emotional Support:

Doulas provide emotional support to expectant parents by offering encouragement, reassurance, and a calming presence during labor and childbirth. They help reduce anxiety and provide a sense of security.

Education and Information:

Doulas offer evidence-based information about various aspects of childbirth, including the stages of labor, pain relief options, and medical procedures. They can help parents make informed decisions.

Comfort Measures:

Doulas use various comfort techniques, such as massage, counterpressure, and positioning suggestions, to help alleviate pain and discomfort during labor.

Advocacy:

Doulas act as advocates for the birthing person’s wishes and preferences, helping to ensure those preferences are respected and communicated to healthcare providers.

Labor Support:

Doulas assist with relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, and emotional coping strategies to help the birthing person manage labor pain and discomfort.

Continuous Presence:

Doulas are with the birthing person and their partner continuously throughout labor, providing consistent support and reassurance.

Support for Partners:

Doulas also support partners, helping them participate in the birthing process and offering guidance on how to provide comfort and encouragement.

Birth Plan Assistance:

Doulas can help parents create a birth plan or preferences document and guide them in discussing it with healthcare providers.

Postpartum Support:

While a doula’s primary role is during labor and childbirth, some may also provide postpartum support or referrals to postpartum doulas or resources.

Breastfeeding Support:

Doulas may offer initial breastfeeding support and provide information about local lactation consultants or support groups.

Backup Plan:

Many doulas have a backup doula arrangement in case they are unavailable during labor, ensuring continuous support.

Preparation for Labor:

Doulas may meet with expectant parents before labor to discuss their birth plan, answer questions, and provide emotional support in the weeks leading up to childbirth.

Comfort and Relaxation Techniques:

Doulas often teach relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, and other methods that can help manage labor pain and anxiety.

Having a birth doula can be a valuable addition to your birth team, offering emotional and practical support during a significant life event, and helping you to have a more positive and informed birthing experience.

Birth Support:

1,200.00 CAD

2 prenatal sessions:
• Birth plan preparation
• Explanations of procedures
• Questions answered
• Practice of hands-on support with doula and partner
• Basics of newborn care
• Expectations in the postpartum period
On-call 24/7 starting at 38 weeks
Continuous physical and mental support during early & active labor
1-3 hours post-birth to assist with feeding and answer questions
Birth Photography if desired

Birth and Postpartum

1700.00 CAD

2 Prenatal meetings:
• Birth plan
• Labor preparation
• Explanations of procedures
• Questions answered
• Practice of hands-on support with doula and partner
• Basics of newborn care and feeding
• Expectations in the postpartum period
On-call 24/7 starting at 38 weeks
Continuous physical and mental support during early & active labor
1-3 hours post-birth to assist with feeding and answer questions
8 hours of postpartum home support
Birth Photography if desired