Frequently Asked Questions
As a labor doula, there are a few questions that seem to come up quite often. I have endeavored to answer them here. Please contact me with your further questions.
Q: What is a doula?
A: A doula is someone, usually a woman, who assists women during childbirth.
Q: What is the difference between a doctor or midwife and a doula?
A: The doctor or midwife focuses on the health of the mother and the baby. A doula focuses on the comfort of the mother during her labor.
Q: Will a doula make decisions for me?
A: No, the doula does not make your decisions. She will provide emotional and informational support.
Q: How exactly does a doula provide comfort?
A: Doulas will often comfort during labor by using massage techniques, positioning, and breathing exercises. Specific services will vary by doula.
Q: Are there duties that a doula cannot perform?
A: A doula is not a licensed health-care provider and cannot perform clinical tasks, provide medical care, or diagnose medical conditions.
Q: What types of births do doulas attend?
A: Doulas can attend births at home, in the hospital or at a birth center.
Q: What is a doula?
A: A doula is someone, usually a woman, who assists women during childbirth.
Q: What is the difference between a doctor or midwife and a doula?
A: The doctor or midwife focuses on the health of the mother and the baby. A doula focuses on the comfort of the mother during her labor.
Q: Will a doula make decisions for me?
A: No, the doula does not make your decisions. She will provide emotional and informational support.
Q: How exactly does a doula provide comfort?
A: Doulas will often comfort during labor by using massage techniques, positioning, and breathing exercises. Specific services will vary by doula.
Q: Are there duties that a doula cannot perform?
A: A doula is not a licensed health-care provider and cannot perform clinical tasks, provide medical care, or diagnose medical conditions.
Q: What types of births do doulas attend?
A: Doulas can attend births at home, in the hospital or at a birth center.