Doula
A doula is a trained professional who provides non-medical emotional, physical, and informational support during pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period. While your midwife focuses on your medical care, a doula is there to help you feel supported, informed, and empowered throughout your birth experience. Whether at home or in the hospital. How a Doula Can Help: Prepare you for birth with information, relaxation techniques, and birth planning Offer comfort during labor through massage, breathing, and positioning Support your partner so they feel confident and involved Advocate for your wishes and help you communicate with your care team Provide postpartum support, including breastfeeding help and newborn care At Mama Midwifery, we work closely with experienced doulas who share our commitment to compassionate, family-centered care. If you’d like to include a doula in your birth team, please let us know, we’d love to connect you.
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Allison of www.doulaonthemove.com has been a birth doula since 1996, she has worked with thousands of birthing families in her private practice as well as with community based programs such as S.M.I.L.E., CBP, and YPP throughout her career. Allison takes a caring and practical approach to supporting families throughout their birthing journey. She also mentors other doulas across the island and in the Lower Mainland.
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