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Meet the Doulas

"If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it."

- John H Kennell, MD pediatrician, author, and "father" of the modern doula movement

What is a Doula and why would you want one?

What if you already have a partner who

plans to be actively involved in the birth process?

How do you find the right doula for you and your family?

Can you afford one?

$15 fee per pregnant mom
(partners are encouraged to join)
Join other new and expectant parents at Meet the Doulas to learn the answers to these and other questions about birth and postpartum doula services.

Receive an overview of what doulas do

Learn the benefits of doula services

Understand how dads/partners and doulas work together

Find support as a single parent

Discover how to find the right doula for you

Doulas working in the Greater South Bay Area and Peninsula will be on hand to answer your questions, offer personalized referrals, and represent some of the wonderful variety of personalities, ages, backgrounds, and skills you can find in a birth or postpartum doula. Time is also provided for parents to meet individual doulas in brief "get acquainted" interviews.
Did you know that studies¹ show the benefits of working with a doula may include:

shorter labor lengths

reduction in requests for epidural

decreased use of forceps or vacuum

increased confidence in partner

reduction in cesarean rates

higher breastfeeding success rates

more opportunity to spend time bonding with baby

easier transition into parenthood

¹For summary study details, go here: www.dona.org/PDF/BDPositionPaper.pdf
Come find out if birth or postpartum doula support is for you.

** BABI (Bay Area Birth Information), Tiny Tots Diaper Service, & South Bay Homebirth Collective offer Meet the Doulas as a community service and do not endorse or recommend any particular member. We encourage you to interview potential providers, check recommendations, and references before choosing any provider.