Doulas guide moms-to-be through the strange and transforming land of childbirth, and beyond. The care from this mothers' advocate during childbirth cuts, by an astounding percentage, the need for complicated medical intervention and the use of pain medications. The mission of these compassionate caregivers is to provide physical, emotional, and educational support to women during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Schooled in methods of drug-free pain relief and focus techniques, doulas serve to protect and maintain the sacred space around the new or expanding family. Bless yourself and your baby with help from a doula on one of your most significant days. Call her in after the birth to get you through those first exhausting weeks. You deserve it, mama.
