| Doula, a Greek word for the most revered servant in a household, today refers to a woman who is educated and experienced in the field of childbirth, and who uses her knowledge to assist other women through labor and birth. A doula provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support throughout the birthing process. A doula provides the one-on-one care that many women need and desire, and encourages and empowers the laboring mother to take charge of her birth. A doula is knowledgable of comfort measures to ease labor pain, and has the information to help each birthing mother decide what is right for her. |