Doula is a Greek word that means "woman who serves."
Doulas provide emotional, physical and educational support to women and their families during pregnancy, at birth and during
the postpartum period. The experiences of many women have demonstrated that births attended by doulas have fewer complications
and more positive outcomes.
Our doulas are birth professionals,
having thoroughly studied pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and baby care. The combined experience of our group offers a wealth
of knowledge about the transition to parenthood. The CNY Doula Connection meets regularly to learn together and become better
educated to serve our clients.
Moms who use doulas report:
- Doulas provided uninterrupted support to the mother during labor.
- They helped the mother relax and rest.
- They
provided information on different birth choices.
- Having
a doula reduced the use of pitocin, forceps or vacuum extraction and cesarean delivery.
- Less need for pain medications.
- Lowered
incidence of postpartum depression.
