Nashville Doula and Childbirth Educator

Born to Birth Childbirth Services

Doula Services

 

What is a Doula?

Doula (pronounced DOO-LAH) is a Greek word, meaning "woman's servant."  Professionally, doulas are recognized as individuals, mostly women, who are there to provide emotional, physical and informational support during the antenatal, birthing and postpartum periods. 

A doula accompanies women in labor to help ensure a safe and satisfying birth experience.  We draw on our knowledge and experience to provide emotional support and physical comfort.  We can provide reassurance and perspective, make suggestions for labor progress, help with relaxation, massage, positioning and other comfort measures.  Each doula in independent and self employed.  Your doula works for you, not your caregiver or hospital. 

 

Why a Doula?

Numerous clinical studies have found that a doula's presence at birth generally:

  • result in shorter labors with fewer complications
  • reduces negative feelings about childbirth experience
  • reduces need for pitocin, forceps delivery, vacuum extraction and cesareans 
  • reduces the mother's request for pain medication and/or epidurals

 Research shows parents who recieve support can:

  • Feel more secure and cared for
  • Are more successful in dealing with new family dynamics
  • Have greater success with breastfeeding
  • Have greater self confidence
  • Have less post partum depression
  • Have lower incidence of abuse

 

 

 

Doula Services Provided

 

  • Two prenatal visits
  • Phone and e-mail support during pregnancy and postpartum
  • Guaranteed Back-Up Support during pregnancy and labor
  • On call status beginning at two weeks prior to your due date 
  • Help identifying your birth preferances
  • Home to birth place support during labor and birth
  • Postpartum support immediately following birth up to 2 hours
  • One postpartum visit no later than 2 weeks postpartum
  • Photos taken during labor and birth (if desired)
  • References available

Fee for doula services is $450 and includes everything listed above.  Payment schedule and sliding scale available on case by case basis.  Serving clients who are within a two hour drive of Nashville, TN, this includes clients in the Bowling Green, KY area. 

For more information on our doula services please contact us at borntobirth@gmail.com