Jodie Fleming

What Is A Doula? 

A Doula is trained to provide prenatal and labour support to you and your partner.  She is experienced in childbirth and is there to help you have the most satisfying birth, as you describe it. 

A Birth Doula:

•  Understands the importance of making your birth experience memorable
•  Will do her best to help you have the birth you wish to have
•  Will help you and your partner gather information and use it to plan and carry out your birth
•  Will be with you throughout your entire labour and birth
•  Will provide you with emotional support, physical comfort measures such as breathing, relaxation, massage and positioning and will provide informational support to help you make decisions.

 
A Birth Doula does NOT:

•  Take the place of your partner
•  Assist the doctor or midwife with any clinical tasks such as exams, taking your blood pressure or  make diagnoses.
•  Give second opinions or advice or persuade clients to make a certain decision
•  Speak on your behalf