Labor and Birth Doulas

WESTERN COLORADO DOULAS


	Grand Junction Colorado and surrounding areas WHAT IS A DOULA? Doula is an ancient Greek word that means "woman's servant". Today, Doula's are trained to provide continuous physical, emotional and informational support to women in labor. They also cooperate with and encourage the partner's role in labor. A DOULA... Knows that birth is a Key Life event for women & their partners. Understands the physiology of birth and the emotional needs of women in labor. Provides emotional support, assists mom's to create physical comfort, and supports partner's involvement. Facilitates communication between the laboring woman, her partner and the clinical care providers, helping women obtain the information they need to make decisions. Nurtures and protects the woman's memory of her birth experience. A doula is someone whose sole responsibility is to help you with the birth of your baby. For a doula, your goals become hers. She is there for you physically - with a relaxing back rub, a hand to hold, a shoulder to cry on. A doula is there to literally hold you up, when you need her to. A doula is there for your partner and loved ones - with hands on learning, support, and reassurance. Please take the time to visit all of our pages! \| Return Home \| Meet the Doulas \| New Arrivals \| Our Services \| FAQ Page \| Contact Us \| Holidays \|