"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 husband or partner who plans to be actively involved?
How do you find the right doula for you and your family?
Can you afford one? Yes! |
$15 suggested donation per couple
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
- 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), Harmony Birth Resources, Blossom Birth Services, and Yoga at CHANGE offer Meet the Doulas as a community service and do not endorse any particular doula.