A doula is a trained professional who provides emotional, physical, informational, and practical support to families throughout pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum period.

Unlike medical providers, doulas do not perform clinical tasks. Instead, we focus on continuous presence, comfort, education, advocacy, and reassurance, helping families feel supported, informed, and empowered throughout their journey.

A birth doula provides support before, during, and after labor.

This includes:

• Emotional reassurance and steady presence

• Physical comfort measures (breathing guidance, movement, positioning, massage, counter-pressure, comfort tools)

• Education and evidence-based information

• Support with birth preferences and informed decision-making

• Creating a calm, grounded birth environment

• Partner support and guidance

• Continuous support through labor and birth

• Postpartum check-ins and emotional processing

Our role is to support you, not direct your birth. You remain the decision-maker, always.

A postpartum doula supports families during the tender early weeks after birth.

This can include:

• Emotional support and reassurance

• Newborn care guidance

• Feeding support (breast, chest, bottle, combination feeding)

• Nutrition guidance and nourishment support

• Light household help

• Space-holding for rest and recovery

• Space to reflect on and integrate your birth story

• Education around newborn behavior, sleep, and healing

Our goal is to help families feel nurtured, confident, and supported as they transition into life with a new baby.

Research shows that continuous labor support with a doula is associated with:

• Shorter labors

• Lower rates of medical intervention

• Reduced need for pain medication

• Increased satisfaction with the birth experience

• Greater confidence and emotional well-being

Statistics:

• 39% lower risk of cesarean birth

• 15% higher likelihood of spontaneous vaginal birth

• 10% lower use of pain medication

• 38% lower risk of low 5-minute Apgar scores

• 34% lower rates of negative or traumatic birth experiences

Beyond the statistics, families often say they feel calmer, more supported, and more empowered with a doula by their side.

Many families hire their doula in the first or second trimester, but support can begin at any point in pregnancy. Earlier support allows more time to build connection, education, and preparation.

Not at all. Many experienced parents choose doula support for:

• A different type of birth experience

• Healing from a previous birth

• VBAC support

• Additional emotional and physical care

• Extra postpartum nurturing

Every birth deserves compassionate support.

Earthbound Birth is rooted in connection, nourishment, nature, and deep respect for the individual journey.

Our approach is:

• Grounded

• Non-judgmental

• Trauma-informed

• Holistic

• Experienced in all birth settings

We honor physiological birth, modern medicine, intuition, and evidence-based care, without agenda or expectation. We walk with families through whichever birth path feels right for them.