Doula means "a mother's caring helper."

Why do you need a Doula?

Traditionally, and in many cultures now, women are provided with nurturing help and encouragement by female relatives after the birth of a new baby. Today, many women are left on their own with the overwhelming task of recovery and caring for a new infant, multiples, or an adopted baby. What should be a time of welcoming, celebrating, and nesting, often becomes stressful and difficult for the whole family. With the help of a Postpartum Doula, a family can experience a smooth transition. A good beginning lasts a lifetime!



For further reading:
Mothering the New Mother, Sally Placksin
The Year After Childbirth, Sheila Kitzinger