If I could give you a dollar for every time I have heard the question “What is a Doula?” well…….. you know the answer to that one……. But, seriously, let’s talk about what a Birth Doula is - because I sure wish I knew about them when I had my 3 children.

To understand the role of a Birth Doula first we must distinguish the role from that of others involved in the childbirth process as each has a defined role to play. Midwives and Obstetricians - are responsible for clinical and/or medical aspects in the care of the woman, it is their top priority. A Birth Doula is NOT trained to make any medical decisions, but that doesn’t automatically mean she is not medically trained.