Doula is a Greek word referring to an experienced woman who helps other women.

A doula is trained and experienced in providing emotional support, physical comfort, and nonclinical advice to the parents before, during, and after childbirth.

She reassures, encourages, and empathizes with the mother. A doula will help you create the birth experience you desire.

Research has proven that the presence of a doula shortens first-time labor, decreases cesarean births and the need for pain medication, helps partners to participate with confidence, and leads to more successful breast-feeding.

"The family is born in a delivery room." -- Johnny Lind, M.D., Stockholm