Experience Personalized Postpartum Care with Doula Family

We take a holistic approach, which means we focus on the whole person and their unique needs. we provide personalized care that includes physical, emotional, and spiritual support throughout your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey.

If you have had a previous cesarean birth and are hoping for a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), we are here to support you. We will work with you to create a birth plan that takes into account your specific needs and concerns. We will provide education, resources, and emotional support throughout the process.

The postpartum period can be challenging for new parents. That's why we offer postpartum support to ensure a smooth transition into parenthood. From breastfeeding guidance to emotional support, We are here to help you every step of the way.

Breastfeeding is an important part of your postpartum journey, and we are here to support you every step of the way. We provide education, resources, and hands-on support to help you achieve your breastfeeding goals. We will also screen for and provide support for any breastfeeding challenges.

 "Doula" is an ancient Greek word. 
Loosely translated, it means
assistant to women. In past centuries, 
a woman during pregnancy, birth,  
and postpartum was supported
and attended by other women
in her family and surrounding community. Until the 1900's women were typically attended by midwives for medical care, and birth took place at home
with the woman surrounded
by family and friends.
    In recent years the word Doula has come to mean a person,
generally a woman,
who supports women, couples,
and families during pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum.
Doulas are individuals and each of us
has our own strengths
and areas of expertise. There are assistants with different specialties
such as fertility, high-risk pregnancies, difficult birth circumstances, adoption,breastfeeding,
postpartum depression and so on.
Many assistants attend births;
however there are Doulas that contract exclusively for postpartum support.A Doula provides physical, emotional, 
and informational support.
They are not midwives or doctors, 
and are not trained for clinical skills.
The Doula works for the client, 
but should complement the caregiver
and birthplace services. 

Let's face it ...today the majority of births
occur in hospitals with a lesser % in birth centers
and at home. In America, a large amount
of birthing mothers look to obstetricians for prenatal, birth, and postpartum care. 
  On the other hand, this is changing,
as some hospitals have created
family birthing environments, greater support
for birth choices, and obstetricians are encouraging and supporting parents to become aware
of their many choices in care with midwives
and CNM's. Home Water Births too. Until now,
you may feel that your partner is sufficient support and you don't need another person
​to attend your needs. 
  However, wait until you see how long labor can be;  your partner may need to support you through hours of latent labor; and there is no one to relieve them 
for bathroom breaks, to acquire nutrition, 
or even just a moment to rest.
It turns out, the nurses obviously
have other patients to tend to, or paperwork,
and may not be able to attend to your needs consistently during your labor.
   That's why you're being monitored by machines
so they can view you at the nurse's station.
   Just let this sink in for a minute...
machine - a monitor and not a person.
   But, if you prefer, a personalized doula
can come to your home to assist & and support
in early labor, and is a constant presence
during active labor and birth.
And here is the great news for you,
a Doula makes sure both the mother and partner have comfort and support. 
  And of course, some women feel that extra support is not needed because they've chosen medication during birth. However, that's not all -  
the benefits of having labor support
go beyond medication choices. 
Mother in labor receiving foot and leg massage to help her relax. Doula Services Provided by DoulaFamily.com Doulas   In any event, there are many issues
that will come up during birth; some of which
can be helped by comfort measures, some which require medication and some caused by medication. Likewise, a Doula is just as busy with a mom
who has had an epidural as one who is not medicated. 
  Here is something you probably don't know:  
Changing positions to help the baby and mother, massage, tending to discomfort, and emotional support are just as important for a medicated birthing mom
as an unmedicated birthing mom.