The word doula originates from the Greek word for “slave” and was coined in 1976 by Dana Raphael. In ancient Greece, a doula referred to a woman who provided support during childbirth.
Today, doulas provide continuous emotional, physical, and informational support to mothers before, during, and after childbirth. Birth doulas support mainly during labor, while postpartum doulas provide support after labor.
The Role of Doulas
Doulas aim to nurture and protect a woman’s memory of the birth experience and have extended knowledge to provide support during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
Why Work with a Doula?
Consider working with a doula along with your partner to make a birth plan addressing needs based on background. The first evidence of minimal consciousness emerges around 30 weeks gestation.
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