Why a Doula?

When considering hiring a doula, an expecting parent encounters a great deal of questions. It is here that I hope you will be able to learn more about the doula, the role they play in pregnancy, labor, or postpartum, and how you can find the doula that is right for you!

What is a Doula?: History of the Doula

What Does a Doula Do?: the Role of a Doula

What Kinds of Doula Are There?: an Introduction to the Different Types of Doula Available to You

How Does Hiring a Doula Benefit Me Before, During, or After Birth?

What is the Difference Between a Trained and a Certified Doula?

How Does One Become a Doula?: Doula Training and Certification Process

How Do I Go About Hiring a Doula?

What is the "Average" Cost of a Doula?

Will a Doula Replace My Birth Partner?: Doulas and the Birth Partner

Further Reading

Find Your Doula

Doula Tree Contact List