Professional Labor Support with a Personal Touch Want to have a trained labor support person (a doula) at your birth? Having a doula at her birth has been shown in numerous studies to increase a laboring woman's comfort, promote bonding with her baby, the establishment and maintenance of breastfeeding, as well as dramatically reduce her desire for and use of pain medications, medical interventions, and need for cesarean section. Your doula's goal is to understand the type of birth you want to have and to help you meet your goals.
'Doula' means servant
For first time parents especially, the process of birth is unfamiliar and can be overwhelming. Having a trained, knowledgeable person as your personal masseuse, gofer, advisor, extra set of hands, or just a friendly, encouraging presence can make an incredible difference to both mother and father. Not a replacement for the father, the doula's job is to add additional support to that given by the father, and to free him up to give the type of support that comes naturally to him.
Check back for information about our certified Doula Affiliates!
St. Croix Birth & Parenting will soon offer information about services offered by Christian certified doulas who share our
Philosophy of Care. We are eager to offer this opportunity for women in our area!