# @doulaassociationofalberta on Facebook

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- **Posted:** 2021-08-26T15:25:43.000+00:00
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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.  There are several distinct forms of doula support.
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🌿 Fertility doulas provide support to those hoping to grow their families, helping them access evidence-based information about the process and physiological factors that may help or hinder a fertility journey. 
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🌿 Birth doulas offer clients emotional, physical, and evidence-based informational support. This typically includes visits leading up to the labour experience, throughout the birth and continues into the immediate postpartum period.
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🌿 Postpartum doulas assist new families with the transition to parenthood, often providing support with infant care, feeding information, recovery support, and education.
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🌿A bereavement doula or a “loss doula” supports, and helps supports families who are experiencing the loss of their baby, whether that loss is through miscarriage, stillbirth, or a diagnosis that means the baby will only live for a few brief moments following the birth
 
Each doula’s support is based on these principles of practice but is customized to each client’s individual needs. We encourage you to meet with several doulas to be sure that you have an opportunity to find the best fit for your family.

🌿 What form of Doula are you ?  Share below! ⬇️

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