Doulas are only meant for women giving birth in a field, at sunset, with wild animals looking on and the sound of crickets in the distance.

The title of this piece is a lie. A lie that’s been told over and over in social media, movies, and tv shows. A big, fat, frustrating lie.

Doulas are only meant for women having home births.
A lie

Doulas are only meant for women having non medicated vaginal birth.
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Doulas are only meant for women who don't have a supportive partner.
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Doulas are only meant for women using a midwife
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Doulas are only meant for women who plan to have a vaginal delivery.
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Doulas are only meant for first time moms who have never given birth.
A lie

Doulas are meant for every woman who is giving birth. Whether that be in a field, at home, at a birth center, at the hospital, with an epidural, with a midwife or an OB, or with a planned cesarean birth. Doulas are meant for pregnant women giving birth which is literally almost every pregnant woman. Doulas are the support and knowledge and non judgmental support that makes birth something extraordinary! Doulas are someone you can lean on.

Doulas are meant for every woman. We ease fears, pains, sadness, and heartache but also celebrate with you. We are there to support you in all the decisions you make for the birth of your baby. We are there for every woman.