What is a doula?
A doula is someone who provides non-clinical support to a pregnant client (and partner or support people) during her pregnancy, labour and postpartum experience. This support could mean back massage during labour as well help with other coping mechanisms. Read more about what a doula is here: http://www.doulacare.ca/whatisadoula.cfm
Is a doula different than a midwife?
Midwives and doulas are very different. A midwife serves all your medical needs during your pregnancy, seeing you throughout to assess the health of you and you baby. This includes ordering ultrasounds, listening to the baby(ies) heartbeat, and other clinical tests.
Doulas serve as a support people. We work to help you learn about parts of pregnancy and talk about your concerns, birth plans, pain relief choices and options, as well as early parenting skills such as diapering, breastfeeding, and bathing your baby.
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FAQ: Common Questions
I encourage you to contact us with any questions, these are some frequently asked questions so you can clear some things up ahead of time.
How much do you charge?
We advise you contact us for a quote. Our fees can vary depending on the services needed, and we are occasionally able to make exceptions to our prices depending on circumstances.
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When should I contact you?
We encourage you to contact us when you are 20-30 weeks pregnant, although we may be able to fit in clients who contact us after those dates in their pregnancy. We can currently be contacted as a team through one email at dorothyc.gilbert@gmail.com, or by calling Dorothy the doula at 250-714-2722.
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Will you replace my partner at my birth?
A doula works to help your partner and other support members to more easily support you throughout the process. We work to include your support people, and should be seen as a support for you and your team.