Dou-la   /dü-lə/

noun : a person trained to provide advice, information, emotional support, and physical comfort to a mother before, during, and just after childbirth

"For our actual birth, Michele stayed with us for the duration of my labor in the hospital.  She was wonderful and so incredibly helpful.  I was having a hard time getting my baby out while pushing and Michele was able to recommend another method that I credit with actually bringing my baby into the world."

Laura

"The support that she provided both my wife and myself during our long delivery was incredible. It was important for us to have a doula that allowed us to have the birth experience that we wanted, not project any ideas on us, and Ashley did exactly that."

Mike

"Jackie also was essential when our birth planned changed from a vaginal delivery to a cesarean. She was my support partner during an unexpected situation to walk me through the medical process, helped me feel included during the surgery, and was an emotional support during a difficult medical procedure." 

Michelle