What is a Birth Doula?
A birth doula is a non-medical professional who believes in women’s natural ability to give birth by providing physical, emotional, and informational support before, during, and after birth. In Greek, doula actually means “female servant”. Birth doulas offer practical help and guidance to families, helping them prepare for birth.
Doulas never perform medical tasks. However, studies show that when having a doula, there is a decrease in cesarean rates, less use of pain medication, shorter labor times, increased breastfeeding success, and an overall better birth experience for mother and baby. A doula is trained in understanding physiologic labor and how to help with its progression. Often outside of the conventional medicine norm, they offer guidance in how to move with labor (helping with progression) and offer comfort techniques. Doulas are there to listen to your wants and needs and advocate for your wishes for your baby and birth experience.
A little note from me: As a birth doula, I am 100% here for you, and I also encourage partners to participate as they desire. Many details go into the birth and birth planning process. I love to share evidence-based knowledge so that you can have understanding and confidence in your decisions. My goal is to make birth feel less overwhelming and more joyful as you expect your little one.
Client Love
She’s everything and more you could want in a doula. Knowledgeable, kind, encouraging, and genuine. The passion she has for this beautiful occupation was felt by me and my husband every step of the way. She walked with me through my entire pregnancy, helped coach my husband and I on practical pain management techniques, held my hand as I pushed through labor, and continued to check in on me days later— the intentionality is everything. If I could do it all again, I’d choose Cassidy every time! ❤️
— Client BMy birth would have been MUCH more difficult without her and she helped me in so many ways, it's hard to even comprehend what my birth would have been like without her there. I'm incredibly grateful for all her amazing help. She was ready immediately when we called during labor, came very prepared, and stayed with us afterwards. Leading up to the birth of my baby girl she helped me with exercises and gave me lots of practical advise. I would 100% recommend her as a doula for any expecting mama!!!
— Client C“Cassidy was an amazing doula during my labor as a first time mother! She is compassionate, encouraging and great at coaching through contractions. She really helped my husband know how to support me in labor too!”
— Client A