Ingredients for a Positive Birth Experience

Regardless of where or how you want to give birth, we have found that there are a few key ingredients that help parents feel confident and supported throughout their experience. You don't need a doula to help you have a birth that you'll feel proud of remembering, but we help by bringing many of the ingredients with us.

Here is how our birth doulas work their doula magic: 

Preparation.

At Doulas of Philadelphia, we want you to feel confident and ready for birth. Meet with your doulas in pregnancy to talk through your hopes, learn what to expect, and create a birth plan that fits your desires. Feel ready to take on any scenario with your team at your back. 

Reassurance.

Our doulas work in teams of 2 so that someone you know is always available for you. Both your doulas will get to know your family-- no need to call a "backup" or worry about being unsupported if you go into labor early. All of our doulas are professionally trained to work seamlessly with your care team. We are familiar with the policies at all of Philly's local hospitals and birth centers so we can work well with your doctors or midwives.

Comfort.

Move through labor with suggestions and hands-on care from your doula. We'll use touch, massage, hot and cold, positioning, coaching and affirmation and other tricks to help you ride the waves of labor. If you want an epidural we will help you decide when to get it and continue to make labor as comfortable as possible. We also teach your partner some of our tricks so they can support you in the best way, too! 

Expertise.

Those questions that are keeping you up at night, but are not quite big enough to call your doctor about? Reach out to your personal birth experts via phone, email or text throughout your pregnancy. No question is too small or too personal for your team. During labor, having a doula is like having a private childbirth educator at your side so you always understand what is happening.

Respect.

We proudly and confidently support all families including single parents, LGBTQ+ and nontraditional families, plus-sized clients, older parents, younger parents, parents with disabilities or medical conditions, surrogates and many others.

Continuous Support. 

Call your doulas when you're in labor and one will be there as soon as you want her. When your partner has to step out to eat, call family members, or care for themselves you'll never be alone. We are 100% at your back and support your choices, not an agenda.