What working together looks like

Your clinical provider or midwife is there to manage your medical care , monitoring your health, your baby, and all things clinical. Our role complements theirs by focusing on you, your preparation, your confidence, and your sense of control throughout the journey.

When we work together, we create a plan that’s personal to you … supporting your physical recovery, emotional well-being, and practical needs. We’ll talk through your goals, your fears, and everything in between so that when the big day comes, you feel informed, supported, and empowered.

As your doula, I’m there to be your voice when you need one, to advocate for your preferences, and to help you understand what’s happening every step of the way. I’ll teach you what to expect, coach you through decisions, and help you communicate clearly with your care team.

Think of your clinical team as your medical experts … and me as your guide and steady support, bridging the gap between what’s happening and how you feel through it a

The Growing Movement of Doula Care

• Doula care is one of the fastest growing fields in maternal health.

• The U.S. doula services market is now worth over $23 billion and continues to expand each year.

• More than 20 states. now include doula care under Medicaid, with more states preparing to follow.

• Major health organizations and insurers are recognizing doulas as an essential part of postpartum recovery and mental health support.

• Hospitals, birth centers, and private families are increasingly partnering with doulas for in-home, continuous postpartum care.

• The movement reflects a shift toward personalized, family-centered care , helping parents heal, rest, and bond confidently in the early weeks after birth

The Doula Effect: Evidence-Based Benefits

Research consistently demonstrates that continuous support from a trained doula during labor leads to improved outcomes for both birthing individuals and their babies. Key benefits include:

• 39% decrease in the risk of cesarean delivery

• 15% increase in the likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth

• Increased breastfeeding rates: Doula care has been associated with higher rates of breastfeeding initiation and longer breastfeeding duration. One review showed that mothers with doula support were more likely to breastfeed past six weeks

• Lower risk of postpartum depression: In a 2024 study, females with doula care had a 57.5% lower odds of being diagnosed with postpartum depression or anxiety (PPD/PPA).

• 10% decrease in the use of any pain relief medications

• 31% decrease in the use of Pitocin for labor induction or augmentation

• 14% decrease in the risk of newborns being admitted to a special care nursery

• 34% decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience

• 41-minute average reduction in the length of labor

These outcomes are supported by a range of studies, including a Cochrane review and data from the Dona International Data Project, which observed improved outcomes and lower rates of intervention among mothers under doula care

Statistics Showing Doula Care Helps with Postpartum Mental Health

• A retrospective cohort study of Medicaid recipients in California, Florida, and a Northeastern U.S. state showed women who received doula care had 57.5% lower odds of postpartum depression / anxiety vs. those without doula care.

• In that same study, women who received doula care during labor & birth (even if not during pregnancy) saw a 64.7% reduction in odds of postpartum depression / anxiety.

• A randomized controlled trial (189 women) found that six weeks after birth, those who had continuous support had mean depression scores (Pitt Depression Inventory) less than half those of mothers who did not have that support (10.4 vs. 23.27).

• Another randomized trial (63 first-time women) found that at 3 months postpartum, those with doula support scored significantly lower for depression (13.63 vs. 18.29 on the same inventory) than those without.