As a society we have often moved away from close family who would have provided a nurturing role in the past to new mothers. Doulas can help to provide evidence based practical information and support.

doula believes in "mothering the mother" - enabling a woman to have the most satisfying and empowered time that she can during pregnancy, birth and the early days as a new mum. This type of support also helps the whole family to relax and enjoy the experience.

Perhaps having a difficult or traumatic pregnancy or birth, (or an event in a womans past) is making a current pregnancy difficult to deal with emotionally, a doula can provide a continuity of support which can help a woman to find her own strength to have the best birth possible.

Doulas can work along side birth partners (partner, mum, sisters etc) or with women who do not have a birth partner. A doula working alongside a partner can take some of the pressure off the partner who may be feeling unsure or upset about whats happening. Whatever the circumstances a doula can help with many things including:

The doula's most important role is to prove nurturing, continuous support and reassurance. 

What doesn't a doula do?

As a Doula UK doula I follow the Doula UK Code of Conduct and the Doula UK Philosophy.  I am also Nurturing Birth Trained and as such I also ensure that I conduct myself within the Nurturing Birth Code of Conduct

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This site was last updated on the 3rd January 2012