A Doula's Role

Physically, the Doula helps with:
- position changes/movement
- bathroom breaks/clean up
- relaxation/massage
- breathing/focus
- various other comfort
measures

Emotionally, the doula
offers:
- constant
reassurance and support
- a relaxed mood
(lighting/music)
- imagery/visualization
suggestions
- an encouraging environment
- a special woman-to-woman
connection
Informationally, the Doula provides:
- details during the labor
and birth
- reminders about coping
skills
- choices involving
interventions
- mediation with care
providers
No medical care, advice or
interpretations will be provided.
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