Birth Doulas
Expectant parents turn to the Birth Doulas at Doulas of Utah for customized, unwavering support through every moment of this life-changing experience. Each member of our birth doula team is professionally trained and certified, ensuring families receive evidence-based guidance, compassionate care, and knowledgeable support throughout pregnancy, labor, and the early postpartum period.
You’re having a baby! You have all of the “things” in place.
A competent care provider who you trust.
A list of what to pack in your hospital bag.
A nursery fully stocked with baby essentials.
But, you want something more.
You want a level of support that most do without.
You want a fearless birth experience.
You want to feel empowered as you welcome your baby.
You want a doula from Doulas of Utah. And we want to be there for you!
When you contact Doulas of Utah, we’ll start with a comprehensive intake call. We will learn a bit about you, and you will have a clear picture of how our support can benefit you throughout the remainder of your pregnancy, and during your labor and birth.
Next, we will schedule a consultation. We can do this either in-person, or via Zoom; whichever you prefer. The purpose of this meeting is for us to connect, and see if we are the right doulas for you. Your intuition will guide you on this, and, we encourage you to trust it!
Once you engage our services, our support begins! You can expect the following:
- On call support 24 hours a day
- A private prenatal visit to discuss your wishes for your birth, and how we can best support you
- Unlimited phone calls and texts during times of question or uncertainty
- Responsive email communication for all things, including resources and referrals
- In person hands-on, real-time physical, emotional, and educational support throughout labor and birth. This includes:
- Breathing techniques for relaxation
- Positional recommendations to assist you in labor progression
- Comforting massage to enable a higher level of relaxation
- Pain relieving pressure, and counter pressure during each contraction
- A comprehensive understanding of the changing emotions associated with labor
- Real-time support during the first hour of your baby’s life
Post-birth, we will meet again. We call this the postpartum follow up visit. This appointment will be up to an hour and a half in length and will take place in the comfort of your home. We will discuss how you are feeling, and assist you in creating and innovating daily and nightly newborn care strategies.