Serving the Minnesota Twin Cities Metro Area Since 2001!
The Childbearing year is an exciting time! There is so much to do to get ready; and so much to learn... like, what is a doula?
The word "doula" comes from ancient Greek. It means "a woman who serves," and is now used to refer to a trained, experienced professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the family before, during, and just after birth. Whether a sister, mother, friend, the local midwife or the nearest neighbor, women have always cared for others during the challenging hours of labor and birth.
The word "doula" comes from ancient Greek. It means "a woman who serves," and is now used to refer to a trained, experienced professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the family before, during, and just after birth. Whether a sister, mother, friend, the local midwife or the nearest neighbor, women have always cared for others during the challenging hours of labor and birth.
What is doula and what do we do?
A doula is experienced in childbirth and provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support before, during and after childbirth. We support every birthing situation—hospital, birth center and home. We help prenatally to explore birthing options, care preferences and dreams. During labor and birth, our support is guided by the preferences and wishes of the birthing family. We strive to help everyone at the birth feel helpful and calm while they support the person giving birth.
A doula is experienced in childbirth and provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support before, during and after childbirth. We support every birthing situation—hospital, birth center and home. We help prenatally to explore birthing options, care preferences and dreams. During labor and birth, our support is guided by the preferences and wishes of the birthing family. We strive to help everyone at the birth feel helpful and calm while they support the person giving birth.
