Why do women choose to use a doula?
First-time mothers, as well as women who have previously birthed children, find doulas to be helpful during the childbirth experience. Doulas are trained and experienced in helping women through childbirth. A doula’s sole responsibility is to support her client: her presence is continuous and her focus is to support the mother through the birth experience. Some woman rely heavily on their doula’s support; other women enjoy having their doula as part of a larger “support team.” A doula is flexible and can adapt her role during labor, based on the mother’s wishes and the father’s desire to participate.
