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Testimonials:

We had no doula for our first baby; my husband was skeptical about having one for our second; as soon as I learned I was pregnant for a third time, time he wanted to make sure we had a doula again.

During my first birth, without a doula, I required surgical intervention and the baby had to be in I.C.U. I had a doula during the birth of my second baby it was wonderful! I felt calm and supported. I know it made a difference for both me and my baby!

I had always been resistant to breast feeding but now I love it .

The prenatal yoga classes were a 'life-saver' for stress relief.

When my friends ask me what a doula is, I tell them a birthing coach. But a doula is so much more!

The doula’s presence gave me assurance and support. She was an invaluable member of my birthing team.

I am eternally grateful to the Doula Foundation for helping me provide my son with the perfect entrance into this world. I will always look back at the year and a half that we were involved in the prenatal and postpartum programs and know that every minute was a beautiful investment in the beginning of my child's path in life. These women will always hold a special, thankful, place in my heart.

In my experience working as a Labor and Delivery nurse, I have found Doulas to be a beneficial team member in the birth process for both the patient and their loved ones. Doulas are able to offer the patient even more personalized care throughout this monumental experience.

"I am eternally grateful to Success Naturally and the Doula Foundation for helping me provide my son with the perfect entrance into this world. I will always look back at the year and a half that we were involved in the prenatal and postpartum programs and know that every minute was a beautiful investment in the beginning of my child's path in life. These women will always hold a special, thankful, place in my heart." Lerner Kolb

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Questions about doulas and doula services

  • What is a doula?
  • What role does a doula play during birth?
  • What effects does the presence of a doula have on birth outcomes?
  • What effects does the presence of a doula have on the mother?
  • What effects does the presence of a doula have on babies?
  • What services are available before, during and after labor?
  • Does a doula make decisions during labor?
  • Will a doula make the support partner feel unnecessary?
  • Who should consider using a doula?
  • What does a doula cost?
  • Where can someone find a doula?
  • What is the difference between a doula and a midwife?
  • Should a Doula ever be confused as a “Lay Midwife?â€
  • What other services does a doula provide?
  • I’m planning to have an epidural; why should I use a doula?
  • I’m planning to have a C-Section; why should I use a doula?
  • Does a doula replace nursing staff?
  • What effects does the presence of a doula have on babies?

  • Studies have shown that babies born with doulas present tend to have shorter hospital stays with fewer admissions to special care nurseries, breastfeed more easily and have more affectionate mothers in the postpartum period.

Improved Breastfeeding

With doula support, fathers tend to stay more involved with their partner rather than pull away in times of stress.

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