You have probably heard people say that birth plans are not read, not respected, and maybe even that they are ridiculed and dismissed. You may also have heard someone say that their birth did not go according to their birth plan. And this all may happen, really, especially if your plan is long, not organized, irrelevant to local practices, comes across as negative, or does not reflect the unfolding nature of birth. But, I am here to say that a well-crafted birth plan can be a

This is a post I saw on Call the Doula Facebook Page . It is sometimes so hard to explain what doulas do, but this encapsulates the spirit beautifully. What your doula wished you knew... [...] Your doula cares about your birth more than you know. She cares about how you are spoken to. She cares about who touches you and when. She cares about the tone in the room. She cares about the pause before a decision. She cares about your partner not feeling lost. She cares about your “

Bring a Loved One, Friend, or Doula for Continuous Support Can't agree more!

According to Lamaze, ACOG, and the WHO, it is generally recommended that a person with a healthy pregnancy stay at home as long as possible to minimize unnecessary interventions. Getting to active labor can take a long time. We are much more able to relax and find comfort at home in most cases, especially if we have support from a loved one, family, friends, and/or a doula. When you get to the hospital in labor, you will likely first go to a triage room. There, it will be as