For Patients/Families

Doula
A woman trained to assist other women during labor, delivery and the postpartum period. Doulas support pregnant women, their partners and families through the emotional and physical issues of childbirth. Doulas function is some ways like a lay midwife. They are noninterventionists and primarily offer advice and support and comfort. Their contributions are reported to reduce the rate of labor and delivery complications including cesarean section.