Doula / Midwife / Birthing Coach

A person who assists at labor and birth and in postpartum care of mother and baby. A Doula is a trained medical professional who provides physical, emotional, and educational support to an expectant mother during her pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and immediate postnatal period. Doulas are trained and certified according to various requirements of local jurisdictions. They are helpful in educating the new family and in helping build their confidence as new parents. Midwives have received additional specialized training in obstetrics and childcare.