What a doula does:

• Provides comfort measures and emotional support 
• Works side-by-side with and supports your partner 
• Provides evidence-based information
• Helps you communicate with your care provider
• Stays with you for the duration of labor
• Supports your decisions 100%
• Research shows doulas improve birth outcomes!

What a doula does not: 

• Give medical advice or diagnosis
• Perform medical procedures or exams
• Make decisions for you
• Make judgements about your decisions
• Replace the role of your partner 
• Change Shifts 
• Catch the baby