Doulas and Home Birth

If I have a midwife, do I really need a doula?

A doula is an invaluable blessing to have by your side at birth. Doulas and midwives have distinct roles- your midwife (while continuing to guard your heart and your feelings) pours the best of her energy and skill into guarding the physical safety of you and baby(ies). A doula is free to place the best parts of her energy into supporting you emotionally. We love doulas so much that postpartum doula support is included in your care package!

Here is a sampling of what doulas can do to help you during labor and birth:

Doulas can help a partner remember how to physically support mama. 
Doulas can provide comfort items at just the right moment (cool cloths, sips of water, bites of food, etc).
Doulas know just the right spot to hold and massage and press.
Doulas can take photographs.
Doulas can give a partner a few minutes to eat or rest.
Doulas can snuggle older siblings who are present at birth.
Doulas can draw a bath, for sweet relief during or after birth.

Doulas can do many, many wonderful things.


To find out more, here are our favorite birth doulas serving families in SE Minnesota:

Midwest Doulas 
Amanda Steele
Sixth Day Doula Care
KatieAnn McKey 507-990-9892, [email protected]
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For an extensive list of doulas serving in the Twin Cities Metro, look at The Childbirth Collective!