Doulas assist labouring mothers on an emotional level providing support and physical comfort.
I stay up to a couple of hours after the birth, long enough to make sure that everyone is stable and comfortable and that you have had an opportunity to nurse your baby if you choose to breastfeed. During labour, I draw on my training and experience to provide you with emotional support and physical comfort. I also assist and encourage you to communicate with the medical staff. I can provide reassurance to you and your partner, make suggestions for labour progress and help with relaxation, massage, positioning and other techniques for comfort. I assist your partner in creating a calm and positive atmosphere for the birth of your baby.