Why hire a doula?

Ok, so you're pregnant, or planning to become pregnant, and you're weighing your options. Chances are, you have heard the word "doula" before, and you may even have an idea of what a doula is, or, more specifically, what a doula does.

But why should you consider a doula?

Doula literally means servant - we serve and we serve with love. We're not just birth attendants, we're a friend you can lean on in a sensitive and beautiful season in your life. We believe in empowering and supporting women as they make their own autonomous choices in pregnancy and birth. We have the knowledge, experience and resources to support you along this profound journey.

Doulas can help you formulate your birth plan and advocate for your desired birth in any setting.

Doulas have different skills they can apply to help you in labor, whether it's hip squeezes, counter pressure, positioning, or rebozo to help move baby and loosen up, we all carry skills with us that can help reduce pain and provide better delivery outcomes.

Many doulas offer services for support like lactation, laundry, meals, and childcare in the immediate postpartum era.

Doulas significantly decrease your risk of intervention and adverse outcomes, for both mother and baby.

Doulas are there to support YOU - they should never be there to push an agenda or judge your choices.

Why choose Primal Birth?

A passionate birth-keeper trained with When Push Comes to Shove, I am dedicated to supporting you (and your baby!) navigate this magical time feeling empowered and informed. I will do everything I can to ensure your decisions are centered and align with your personal preferences and goals. I aim to serve you - whether it's questions, labor support, or a sympathetic ear to listen, my goal is to make this profound experience as joyful as possible.

For more information, click here to view my bio and here to see my list of services.

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