Welcome to WORLD DOULA WEEK! First things first…. What is a doula? A doula provides professional support to new and expectant parents before, during and after birth, and in the early postpartum period. Here is a list of things you may actually find your doula doing for you in your birth space: 🌿 Suggests different positions throughout labor to help your labor progress. 🌿 Comforts your nervous partner & keeps the environment and everyone around you calm. 🌿Makes sure that lights are turned down, or off. 🌿 Protects the privacy of your birth space. 🌿 Rubs your back during labor to help you relax. 🌿 Reminds you of your preferences for labor when labor starts to get intense. 🌿 Supports you in getting what you need to feel safe, loved and supported. 🌿 Explains the benefits, risks and alternatives to medical interventions so you make make an informed decision. 🌿 Reminds you to eat & Gives you ice chips between pushes. 🌿 Helps you to get your baby to latch on in ...