Frequently Asked Questions

I got my certification in January of 2023!

I’m there for YOU. To provide emotional and physical support and to make sure you have a safe and satisfying birth experience. I also help with communication with the staff to make sure you and your partner have the information you may need to make informed decisions that can arise in

I don’t perform any clinical tasks. This includes taking blood pressure, fetal heart checks, vaginal exams etc. I do not make any decisions for you. I will help you get the information you need to make any decisions, but I cannot talk to the clinical staff on your behalf. I will also remind you if there is a departure from your birth plan.

Whether you want to give birth at home or by scheduled cesarean, birth doulas support ALL kinds of birth. A lot of people imagine doulas supporting home births or think you only need a doula for an unmediated birth. While that may be a stereotype for doulas, a large majority of doulas can be found in hospitals and birth centers. Doulas support any and all birth, from midwife supported home births, to birth center births, to unmediated hospital births, to scheduled cesarean births.

Many think that a doula takes the role of the partner when, in fact, our role supports them as well. We firmly believe that our role as your doula is to amplify support, and that goes for your partner too. Your partner knows you better than anyone else. Even if they aren’t sure how to support you in labor/birth, they know your fears, preferences and desires. We work with your partner by encouraging them, offering guidance and suggestions when needed, and more.