How do medical providers and doulas work together?
Birth doulas work collaboratively with nurses, midwives and physicians to provide holistic support for their clients throughout the birth process. Often, a doula can help facilitate conversation … continue reading
How much does doula support cost and why?
The average fee for birth doula services in Rochester is around $1,000. The average fee for postpartum doula support is around $30-35/hour. When a doula sets their fee, they take into account the … continue reading
Is there a difference between a midwife and a doula?
Yes! There’s a big difference between doulas and midwives, but we typically get along really well! Midwives are trained medical providers who support women from puberty all the way through … continue reading
What do Doulas do and what are their benefits?
Birth doulas are trained in the normal process, anatomy and physiology of birth. They use a variety of methods to infuse the birth experience with calm, peace and unconditional support. A great deal … continue reading
What do postpartum doulas do and what are their benefits?
Postpartum doulas offer informational, physical and emotional support to families within the first year of a baby’s life. Postpartum support can allow the birthing parent to devote the time … continue reading
What is included with birth doula support?
Every doula offer their own unique aspects to support, however the majority include the following: One complimentary consultation (over the phone, in person or via video chat) One to two (or more) … continue reading
What is included with postpartum doula support?
Postpartum doula support is tailored specifically to you and your families needs. It can be provided at any time throughout the first year of your baby’s life and may look like any of the … continue reading
What other support services can a doula offer?
The doulas in our cooperative offer a variety of complementary support service options to our community. We have acupuncturists, chiropractors, placenta encapsulation specialists, massage therapists, … continue reading
Where do doulas attend births?
Birth doulas attend births wherever their clients are. Doulas in our cooperative have attended births at all the local and regional hospitals of our area and have worked with the home birth midwifery … continue reading
Who typically hires a doula?
The short answer is anybody who is preparing to have a baby or who has a baby at home! Doulas are all about providing you with an abundance of care, support and all the information you need to make … continue reading
Will the doula take the place of my spouse, partner or family member?
Not if we’re doing it right! Doulas seek to facilitate a positive experience for all people involved in both the birth and postpartum experience. Our wisdom of caring for a birthing or … continue reading