Orchid Birth
Doula Services
Our Doula Services
The doula services offered can be tailored to your birth to provide a positive experience.
Home Birth
Provide continuous non-medical physical, emotional, and informational support to expectant parent and family throughout the pregnancy and birthing journey.
Hospital Birth
Knowledgeable in hospital ways of the maternity ward, advocating and helping the expectant parent feel empowered and supported.
Prenatal Visits
A time to meet and get to know your doula; and for your doula to get to know you and your needs.
Birth Planning
Get help with writing a birth plan that outlines your wishes for labor, delivery, and postpartum.
Photography
First photos of those very first moments of you and your baby. Photographs in black and white.,
Postpartum Visits
Caring for the mother after birth and helping the family get into their new routine.
Breastfeeding Support
Helping new mothers with essential breastfeeding knowledge and
Birthing Classes
Learn about how the body prepares for the stages of labor and how to use comfort measures during active labor.
Antepartum Support
Offering care for mothers with high-risk or difficult pregnancies
Why hire a Doula?
A doula can offer valuable support before, during, and after childbirth, leading to a potentially more positive and healthier birth experience. They can provide emotional, physical, and informational support, potentially reducing the need for interventions like C-sections and epidurals.
Reduced Stress and Anxiety
Doulas provide continuous support, helping to reduce stress and anxiety levels during labor.
Improved Birth Outcomes
Studies show that doula care is associated with a lower risk of Cesarean sections, a higher likelihood of spontaneous vaginal delivery, and less use of pain medication.
Education and Advocacy
Doulas provide evidence-based information, help create birth plans, and advocate for the birthing person's wishes and preferences.
Birth Partner and Family
Doulas can support the partner by providing guidance, relief, and a source of strength during the birth experience.