What is a doula? 

    The Greek word doula (pronounced doo-la)  means woman caregiver.  This word is now used to describe  a trained and experienced labor companion who provides the woman and her husband/ partner with continuous emotional and physical support before, during and just after childbirth.  A doula also works as an advocate to help the laboring woman make her wishes known to hospital staff.  

 Why should I hire a doula?

     Studies have shown women who hire doulas are....

• 26% less likely to give birth by cesarean section
• 41% less likely to give birth with vacuum extraction or forceps 
•  28% less likely to use any analgesia or anesthesia and
• 33% less likely to be dissatisfied with or negatively rate their birth experiences 

Studies also show doula care is linked with a decrease in postpartum depression and improved success in breastfeeding.

Please take a look around! Feel free to contact me at (520) 591-3024 or BestBirth4You@aol.com if you have any questions/comments or are interested in setting up an interview.