A Birth Doula Does...

• Assist birthers and their partners in preparing for labor and delivery
• Provide information about labor and delivery
• Encourage clear communication of the birth plan with all health care providers
• Help the birther and partners consider all options available when making decisions during labor and delivery
• Encourage the birther to uphold her right to offer or withhold consent for interventions during labor and delivery
• Incorporate comfort measures throughout the labor and delivery process
• Encourage frequent position changes based on baby's positioning and the birther's condition
• Provide the birther and partners with reliable information on topics relevant to their situation