A doula provides a wide range of emotional and physical support to families during pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period.
Doulas are trained and experienced in childbirth and can provide a lot of information about the pregnancy and birth process however they are not medical professionals and never attend a birth without a midwife or doctor present.
Doulas help support women to make informed choices during their births and thir support can make a birth a more empowering and positive experience for women and their partners.
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