Doulas

make the difference

 
 

You Deserve
a Doula.

Pregnant people everywhere benefit from doulas’ personalized childbirth and specialized care.

 

What Is a Doula?

You might think of a doula as a person who supports others through childbirth. However, a doula can be more than a birth coach. They can support an expectant family at every stage of their journey—advocating for both parents and their babies.

 

 A Doula Does and Doesn’t

 

A Doula Does

  • Share information

  • Provide gentle guidance for partners/families

  • Offer comfort like massage and positioning

  • Provide flexible support as needed

A Doula Doesn’t

  • Offer medical advice

  • Replace support from partners or families

  • Perform clinical tasks like cervical exams

  • Micromanage the family’s birth experience

 

Find a Doula in Olmsted County

 

Download Helpful Resources

 
 

For Pregnant People

Pregnancy Plan

Questions to ask When Hiring a Doula

Shareable Doula Info Sheet

For Providers

Provider Information

Provider Hand Out

 

REFERENCES

  • Doula care across the maternity care continuum and impact on maternal health: Evaluation of doula programs across three states using propensity score matching

  • The Effect of Doulas on Maternal and Birth Outcomes: A Scoping Review

 

OTHER RESOURCES

  • Help Me Connect MN Doula Registry

  • American Pregnancy Association