The word ‘Doula’ is a Greek word that translates to “a woman’s servant”. The role of a doula is to do just that… To serve. To support women throughout the rite of passage that is Matrescence. To share experiential wisdom, provide unbiased, research-based knowledge, emotional support and physical connection as well as comforts to women, their partners and families.

Doula’s are not midwives or medical practitioners. We do not perform clinical or medical tasks or make decisions for you. We support your emotional/physical/spiritual needs and can be your voice during times when your energy is directed at birthing. The value of a doula is not to be underrated.

Doulas are there to support both you AND your partner. This is a sacred experience for you both as a couple and I am here to ensure that you are able to connect with one another throughout this tender time. As your doula, it is my intention to nourish your partner with the support and compassion needed so that they can enjoy their own right of passage that occurs when a new baby is born.

At times a doula is called upon to support a woman through the continuum of preconception, to nourish one throughout pregnancy, to accompany one at birth or to replenish one in the postpartum period. Often, the doula is called upon to serve a woman throughout them all.

As your doula I am here to support you have the soul satisfying journey you crave and know is possible. I am here to remind you of your power as you experience the birth that you both dream of and define. No matter how and where your journey takes you, I will be there, providing the continuity of care that all mothers deserve.

Studies have shown that births supported by a doula:
25% experience a shorter labour
30% reduction in use of pain relief
39% reduction in rate of caesareans
40% reduction in use of synthetic hormones to induce labour
60% reduction of epidural requests/usage

1. Cochrane Research Review: Continuous Support For Women During Childbirth

2. Lamaze Research Review: Doula Care Not Only Improves Outcomes But It Is Cost Effective Also

3. Pub Med Research Article: Continuous Support For Women During Child Birth

4. ABC News Article On Doulas Filling The Gap In Postnatal Care

5. Evidence Based Birth: Evidence on Doulas

6. Impact of Doulas on Healthy Birth Outcomes

7. Potential Benefits of Increased Access To Doula Support During Childbirth