Prenatal, Birth, & Postpartum Support

Birth support, education, and empowerment are the essential tools needed during this experience so that mom and dad are satisfied with the safe and healthy delivery of the baby. Through the use of aromatherapy, music therapy, counter pressure, hydrotherapy, and more, Dee Art Doula provides this support and offers recommendations to assist birthing parents with managing their pain and discomfort throughout labor and birth. Trust that birth is a normal process that your body is made to do. You have the right to choose the type of birth you desire and to be informed about every decision that you make. Your birth is your birth. Not your medical provider.

A Prenatal, Birth, and Postpartum Doula is a trained professional who provides emotional, physical, and informational support to mothers and families during the journey of pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Here’s a breakdown of their roles across the different stages:
Prenatal Doula
• Offers guidance and education during pregnancy.
• Helps parents prepare for labor by discussing birth plans, pain management options, and relaxation techniques.
• Provides emotional support, alleviating fears and addressing concerns about childbirth.
• Assists with connecting families to necessary resources (like childbirth education classes or healthcare providers).
Birth Doula
• Provides continuous support during labor and delivery.
• Offers physical comfort measures such as massage, breathing techniques, and positioning to ease labor pains.
• Acts as an advocate for the birthing person, helping communicate their preferences to the medical team.
• Offers reassurance and emotional support to both the mother and her partner during the birth process.
Postpartum Doula
• Assists new mothers in the early weeks following childbirth.
• Provides guidance on infant care, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery.
• Offers emotional support during the transition into parenthood, helping parents navigate baby blues or postpartum depression.
• Helps with household tasks, meal preparation, and light chores, allowing the new parents to focus on bonding with their newborn.
• Offers guidance for siblings and family adjustments.
Doulas do not provide medical care but complement the healthcare team by ensuring the birthing person feels supported, informed, and empowered throughout the experience.