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Why is doula support important for an empowered birth?
What does it usually include?
At Bay Area Empowered Birth Doulas, founded by 3 doulas passionate about perinatal change, we firmly believe in the benefits of birth support that a doula can provide. Our team is dedicated to supporting you to have the most empowering and fulfilling childbirth experience possible.
So why a doula? Doulas are professionally trained and provide personalized care throughout your pregnancy, labor, and birth. They work with you to create a birth plan that honors your unique needs and values, and help you navigate the many choices available to you during pregnancy and birth.
Moms should come
Before
Anyone
Else
At Bay Area Empowered Birth Doulas, we believe that every mother deserves a premier birth experience. That's why we have a growing network of doulas who provide everything you need, including birth planning, access to digital library resources, personalized counseling, on-call support, and virtual support. A skilled doula can be an invaluable birth team member to guide you through this incredible journey.​
Basic Doula Support, no matter who your doula is, should include:
Regardless of who your doula is, you should feel educated, empowered and encouraged through your perinatal journey. Your beautiful birthing experience should begin with an inviting consultation to explore your unique birth plans and discover how our support can envelop you in warmth. Your compassionate doula should then guide you through prenatal inquiries and provide continuous support during labor. Great doulas will have additional resources such as a digital lending library, childbirth education connections and a strong network of additional service providers to support additional needs as they arise.
Basic Doula Support
Labor & Birth Support
A doula will expect to be on-call 24/7 starting from 37 weeks, enveloping you in a cocoon of support. You should be encouraged to reach out through phone, text, video chat, or in-person during the tender moments of early labor. Your doula may have comfort and care items such as a TENS unit, rebozos, acupressure tools, comforting massage techniques, a peanut ball, aromatherapy oils, sitz bath herbs, and more.
Your doula will foster an atmosphere of open and respectful communication with your care providers, empowering you to ask clarifying questions and advocate for your birth in alignment with your desires.
Postpartum Support
Begin your postpartum journey with support for the sacred moments of initial feeding (breastfeeding or chestfeeding) and the tender bonding experiences in the first few hours. Your doula will want to check in on the first day postpartum, creating a nurturing space to discuss newborn and postpartum recovery expectations, as well as on the third or fourth day postpartum, providing a gentle space to process the birthing experience and offer assistance with lactation if desired.
A great doula will help you explore and process your unique birthing experience, address any concerns or worries, and receive ongoing support and guidance. Families seeking a deeper holistic postpartum journey are encouraged to explore virtual or in-person postpartum doula services, embracing the warmth of a holistic approach.
On-call 24/7 starting from 37 weeks
You doula will likely provide phone, text, and video chat or in-person support during early labor & In-person support in labor whenever needed