The presence of a doula can reduce C-Section rates by 28-56%*
Doulas can help reduce epidural rates by 9% or more*
Doulas can help reduce induction rates**
*Hodnett et al., 2012, Kozhimannil et al., 2016
**Hannah et al., 1996, Kassab et al., 2011; Pavicic et al., 2009; Goer, 2012
What is a doula?
A doula provides support, comfort, and calm during highly transitional times of life.
A doula helps prepare for a major transitional event like birth, postpartum, and miscarriage/abortion by educating about the process and teaching methods to cope with physical, emotional, and spiritual discomfort.
During birth, a doula can apply the use of massage, heat/cold, movement and positioning, coaching, and many other other nonmedical measures to support the laboring process.
Most importantly, a doula provides support tailored to the unique needs of the birthing person and their family.
What is an Ayurvedic doula?
An Ayurvedic doula provides evidence-based doula support while also incorporating the wisdom of the traditional Indian medicine system of Ayurveda.
This can provide a practical framework through which to view the physical, emotional, and spiritual transformation around the birthing process. No particular religion or spiritual association is necessary. Ayurveda is inclusive and widely applicable to all faiths or agnostics.
In addition to the practical aspects of birth, we will discuss supportive foods, herbs, and practices like breathing, yoga, and pelvic floor movement to support your changing body before, during, and after birth.
Limited time low-cost doula packages. Available now.
Packages starting at $700
Birth doula + Postpartum Doula Services
Birth doula
Prenatal visits
Discussion of birth plan
Movement and coping techniques to support the body and mind during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum
Referrals to necessary providers
Postpartum planning
Discussion of thoughts and feelings around pregnancy and labor
Hospital or home birth support
Comfort measures during labor
Support for birthing partner
Interface with the medical team or midwives (I do not speak for you. I amplify your wishes)
I do not provide support for free births
Postpartum Doula
Baby care so you can rest or shower
Meal preparation
Education on fundamentals of postpartum health
Lactation support
Light housework or errands
Birth story sharing and processing
Breath and movement support for pelvic floor health
Herbal preparations and practices for healing
Energy and breath coaching to support the nervous system