General definition of what a Preparing For Birth labor doula offers:

• Up-to-date information that encourages informed decision making (options) and open communication.
• Resources or referrals in pregnancy through early postpartum.
• Unbiased, respectful support for the expectant woman and her partner/family.
• Birth Plan assistance and writing support
• Focus on the comfort of mom and partner throughout labor and childbirth.
• Help with creating a confident, positive and secure environment in which to labor and birth.
• Assistance with breastfeeding and family bonding.
• Support at home, hospital or birth center.
• Staff mentoring by an experienced doula and/or midwife.
• 2 prenatal visits, 2 postpartum visits along with lending library access.

To set-up a phone or in-person interview or to preview our doula agreement, please email Tanya Park through our Contact Us page.