Birth doulas are trained and experienced in childbirth. The
doula's role is to provide physical, emotional and informational support to mothers and their partners during labor and birth. The doula offers help and advice on comfort measures such as breathing, relaxation, movement and positioning. Doulas use hypnosis, a birthing ball, massage, music, aromatherapy, visualization, breathing, and tips on positioning.  She also assists families to gather information about the course of their labor and their options. Perhaps the most crucial role of the doula is providing continuous emotional support, reassurance and comfort.   

• I will remain with you throughout your entire labor/delivery. I will come to your home during labor or meet you at the hospital whenever you are ready. I am on call for your birth 24 hours per day, 7 days per week  
• Comprehensive prenatal visit in your home to determine how we will work together  
• Assistance with birth plans or birth options 
• Phone contact during pregnancy and after the birth 
• A home visit after the birth  

Postpartum doulas are trained in the care of newborns. The doulas role is to provide physical, emotional and informational support to mothers and their partners the first few weeks after the arrival of the child. The post partum doula will help you settle in to breastfeeding, diapering, cord care, help with bathing, swaddling and sleeping patterns. The doula provides emotional support in the mother's recovery from the birth and can provide valuable suggestions, comfort measures and alternatives for relief of discomfort. The doula is also available for emotional support as the family members adjust to their new roles.

• Come to your home to assist in the care of the newborn infant  
• Mentoring on bathing, diapering, swaddling, breastfeeding and sleeping  
• Cooking, laundry and light housekeeping, as required 
• Emotional and spiritual support, listening, sharing information and experience