Special Delivery Doula

assists the woman in preparing a birth plans, and making sure it is followed as much as possible provides support throughout the entire labor provides emotional support, physical comfort measures, as well as gives the woman the information she needs to make informed decision for her and her baby helps communication between the laboring woman, and her health care providers she supports the birth partner, so he feels comfortable participating research shows that having a doula help after the birth for the first few weeks can ease the transition that comes with the addition of a baby to a family, and reduces the risk of postpartum depression. doulas can: offers education, friendship and support help with newborn care, meal preparation and light house work offers useful information on breast feeding how to more quickly recover physically from birth coping skills for new parents and can make referral to other health care providers when necessary