So many things are happening all at once during and after your pregnancy. There are so many moving pieces and changes that it can get overwhelming for you and other moms-to-be. 

Wouldn’t it be good if you can have someone who would be there for you for any pregnancy-related question, concern, or information that you need?

Yes, it would! 

And you know what? A doula is exactly that person. An increasing number of women have made the choice to get doula services and for it to be part of their pregnancy journey because they benefit from the doula’s presence greatly.

Just prior to, during, and immediately after childbirth, a doula provides moms to be and their partners constant emotional, physical, and informational support and assistance. This has resulted in women supported by a doula reporting positive labor and childbirth experiences.

Of course, you shouldn’t hire just any doula services. There are many who claim to be doulas, and who are good at it, but a lot of them aren’t necessarily being truthful. You need a doula who will provide equally skilled and loving care to your family, and there’s no one who does that better than our doulas at Doulas of the Valley.

Let us go through the benefits of hiring doula services as your birth companion to see clearly the positive outcomes that having one would bring to your pregnancy and childbirth journey.

What are the benefits of hiring Doulas of the Valley?

There are more positive birth outcomes.

Women who had doulas present during labor and childbirth reported more positive outcomes. And our doulas can do the same thing for you. With our advice and knowledge, we can reduce your labor time, as well as help you to rely less on pain relief medications such as epidurals. We can also coach you to deliver your child naturally or in however way you want.

You will have less stress and anxiety.

Women in the midst of childbirth understandably experience vulnerabilities, stress, and anxiety. The presence of one of our doulas will provide you with constant emotional and physical support.  We will help relieve the heightened stress and anxiety that often accompanies this part of the childbirth process.

Like Jodie, one of our clients said in her testimony:

“At delivery, Debbie swooped in gracefully and seamlessly integrated into the flow of what had already been occurring for so many hours. Her respect and appreciation of the nurses and doctors was evident. Yet she filled in a void that had been thus far missing. Debbie immediately offered physical and emotional support to both my partner and myself. She guided my partner in ways to support me as contractions intensified. Throughout the very long evening, my partner was able to get much-needed rest to restore her energy for delivery in the morning. I was comforted in a way that I could not have expected with Debbie by my side. All through the night, she nurtured and cared for me. I had strong reactions to the epidural, fluctuating blood pressure, and the baby was in distress at various points. Had Debbie not been there with her calm and loving demeanor, I would have been terrified.”

Our doulas are a good source of information.

Our doulas are experienced birthing companions. We know that you and your partner need to focus your attention on the delivery and your child’s needs after you give birth. For any information you may need throughout the process, you can ask any of our doulas. We’ll be able to give you any non-medical, evidence-based information or details that you want to know.

First-time moms especially can benefit from our services. We’ll be able to relate to you procedures done in the hospital, as well as talk about breastfeeding and a baby’s sleep patterns, among many others. 

Our doulas can communicate with your doctor and medical staff for you.

Our doulas will be focused on you and your needs while you give birth. Before that day happens, you can discuss what you want to happen for your birthing with our doulas. They can then be the ones to relate that to your medical team, leaving you to focus on just giving birth.

Our doulas can offer guidance and support for your partner.

For women and their partners who have decided for both to be fully part of the childbirth experience but are unsure how to go about it, our doula can be there to help you and your partner achieve that. As you focus on your labor, our doulas can provide gentle instructions to your partner on how best they can participate by providing physical support and care.

Our doulas can also teach your partner how to help you with breathing exercises or how to massage you to relieve your stress and anxiety.

Our doulas can give you assistance with breast-feeding

While breastfeeding is the most natural form of ensuring your baby get the nutrition that they need, it may take some getting used to. A little help from our doula can ensure that you achieve your breastfeeding goals.

Our doulas can help provide lactation support to guide you and your child on breastfeeding. While it may look natural, being able to latch is one of the earliest skills that you and your child needs to learn and we can help both of you do that. These may include ensuring that your baby’s lips and heads are positioned for a good latch and how much of your nipple and areola are in your baby’s mouth for optimal feeding. With our doula, you’ll also be able to address the concerns or frustrations that some moms experience at the start of their breastfeeding journey. 

Experiencing Doula Services Benefits first-hand

These are the concrete benefits of having our doula be part of your pregnancy and childbirth journey. We have plenty of moms who had our doulas by their side who can attest to that. We were able to help these moms achieve their childbirth goals! And our clients were amazed and grateful for the physical and mental support we provided not only to them but to their partners as well.

With the benefits that they have gained from having one of our doulas be part of their pregnancy, labor, and childbirth, the women who are part of the Doulas of the Valley community would recommend to their family and friends who are starting or expanding their families to have a doula as their birth companions. You can read what they say in the Testimonials section of our website. 

If you are in Maricopa County, are an expectant mom, and feel that you need deeply personal and focused support and care, Doulas of the Valley is here for you. Just as we have been there for others, we will make sure to provide the same care and treatment for you. We are sure that our pool of sensitive, caring, thoughtful, and experienced doulas will meet your needs for physical, emotional, and informational support.

We’re excited to be there for your big day… and the many days after as well. Contact us today and let’s get started.