What does a doula do?

A doula offers emotional, practical and informational support in pregnancy, birth and in the months after birth, the postpartum.

The support is responsive to the needs of you and your partner, to both follow your ethos and to offer guidance, as you indicate. A doula is impartial, experienced and comes with an open heart.

In pregnancy, a doula will facilitate discussions about birth and signpost to sources of information, helping you to prepare physically, emotionally and practically for birth and becoming parents.

During birth, a doula will consider and act upon your state of mind, comfort levels and birthing environment. A doula can support you in navigating the journey to birthing your baby.

As you get to know your baby in the months after birth, a doula can be an extra pair of hands and a guide, whilst supporting you emotionally too.

A doula will care for you, your baby and your family.

What does a doula NOT do?

• A doula is not medically trained and will not give medical advice.

• A doula will not make decisions on the behalf of parents.