A doula is a professionally trained individual who provides support and helps to increase confidence in new or growing families.
According to the Mayo Clinic they can also be associated with:
A decreased use of pain relief medication during labor
A decreased incidence of C-sections
A decrease in the length of labor
A decrease in negative childbirth experiences
Whole Heart Doulas do this by listening to our clients and attuning to their individual needs. This means working WITH our clients chosen provider. It means not bringing in our own philosophies surrounding birth and parenting. We trust that our clients know what is best for them while we support with evidence based, trauma informed, quality care.