A doula isn’t meant to replace a father’s role — whether it is in the prenatal period, the delivery room, or in the week following delivery. The doula will work hard to include your partner as much as he wants to. And if you have a partner who isn’t too interested in being there throughout the process, your doula can help fill in the cracks so you have all the support you need.
Many fathers appreciate having a doula to help with childbirth. It takes some of the pressure off of them when they’re unsure what they should be doing to help their partner. And they’ll be relieved their partner has someone on her side who knows exactly what needs to be done.