DOULA | What is a doula & how they can help

Have you ever heard of a doula? In this video I describe what a doula is, what the current evidenced based research shows about having a doula for your labor and birth, how they help you and your partner, and when to hire one!

[breannabix]

My doula was so amazing and I have an amazing memory of my birth due to her. My midwives on the other hand, created a negative birth experience for me and that's why I'm so thankful I had my doula! She was everything I didn't realize I needed.

[laurenfriggingrace]

I'm a certified doula and this is such a great explanation as to what a doula can provide! love it!

[staradia]

Thankyou for this breakdown! I'm 5 weeks with my first baby. I know I want a midwife and they require a doula. I totally understand why through your video! I'm excited for a relationship with a doula.

[faithkaufman]

My labor and delivery nurse was my hero, but I did wish that I knew about doulas.

[bgarciaaa]

Love your videos, I would love for you to be my labor and delivery RN and my doula lol you are so calming!

[camillehendricks]

Omg I'm not even pregnant and I'm here😭I can't wait to be a mama😭

[carolinehowerton]

Hi Haley! I love your videos! So informational and you have such a wonderful positive energy. 🙏 Doulas seem fantastic! Would you happen to have any recommendations of Doulas in the SF Bay area? (Not sure where you are based).Many thanks!

[EZBriizy]

I’ve been binging your videos thinking how sweet and kind you seem... only to see that you’re out of Naples! I live in Cape Coral and my office is in Fort Myers. I tried your website but it wouldn’t load for some reason. How do I contact you? Thank you!

[LilyMUTINY]

What is a doula?
-A companion who gives you continuous support through labor and birth.
-Can help decrease medical interventions, C-section, admission to NICU, negative birth memories.

How do they do it?
-Massage, pressure to alleviate pain, education on what’s happening in your body, techniques to help through contractions, with you continuously unlike labor/delivery nurse.
-Advocates for you through shared decision making
-Helps husband be able to help you and provides support to husband

When should you hire a doula?
-Never too early to hire
-Comforting to have someone to text and ask questions when needed

Q’s to ask Doula:
-How many clients do you take per month?
-Can you help with my labor and delivery plan?

[JessicaLopez-kkxs]

Is it recommended that the Doula lives in the same state? I have a friend who is a Doula, but she lives in IL and I’m in FL. Also, if I had to have a C-section the first pregnancy (never dilated past 1cm), would my Doula be able to better prepare me to deliver the second round vaginally?

[AletheasMix]

Your website link is not working...just fyi

[LexiDacy]

I love the idea of hiring a doula... do you know how this might work during the restrictions with COVID-19? I want my husband to be there with me. But if it's possible to also have a doula that would be ideal.

[savannahhill]

Where do you live I am thinking of hiring one