Postpartum Wellness

What is a DOU·LA?

The term δούλα (greek-orignated) means womanʻs servant. A doula is a trained birthkeeper who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to pregnant people before, during, and after childbirth to help the most positive experience possible. Birthkeeping is an ancient practice in guiding women through their childbearing years and transition into motherhood; they are knowledgeable in the process of physiological birth and believes birth is a sacred, natural part of life.

Throughout history and still today, women have been there for each other, supporting physically and emotionally and offering a calm presence through the sacred act of childbirth. Doulas offer judgment-free care and do not perform clinical tasks or influence your medical decision making.

Studies have shown those that hire a doula experience more positive emotional + physical support, and clinical benefits.

As a community-based doula, I take pride in giving back and collaborating with local maternal resources like First5Fresno and The Maternal Wellness Coalition (MWC) to provide support groups for teen-shelter moms to assist in emotional and lactation support in their prenatal and postpartum periods.