"If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it."
~ John H. Kennell, MD

WHAT DOES A DOULA DO?

Women have complex needs during pregnacy, childbirth and the weeks that follow. In addition to medical care and the love and companionship provided by their partners, women need consistent, continuous reassurance, comfort, encouragement and respect. They need individualized care based on their circumstances and preferences.

Research shows parents who receive support can:

·         Feel more secure and cared for

·         Achieve more success in adapting to new family dynamics

·         Have greater success with breastfeeding

·         Have greater self-confidence

·         Have less postpartum depression

·         Have lower incidence of abuse

A doula provides emotional support, physical comfort measures, an objective viewpoint and assistance in getting the information she needs to make empowered decisions throughout her pregnancy, birth and postpartum.

Every woman should know that this is available to them.

For more information on how we can help: contact our certified doula, Sharon Lagasse at 207-740-3366 or via email at sharlagas@myfairpoint.net