What's a birth doula?
A trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to a birthing person before, during and shortly after childbirth to help achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible. A doula will provide continuous care no matter how you plan to birth. The added support is in addition to your support people and provides benefits that include optimal birth outcomes. |
Although the popularly desired outcome is 'healthy mother, healthy baby,' I think there is room in that equation for 'happy non-traumatized, empowered, and elated mother and baby.'
-Ashley Booth Young