What is a doula? 

A doula is a trained professional who provides emotional, physical, and informational support to expectant and new parents. We are not medical providers, but rather complement the care provided by doctors, midwives, nurses, and other health professionals. We focus on offering comfort, advocacy, and guidance. Our goal is to enhance the birth experience and help parents feel empowered and supported.  We want you to have the positive birth experience that you desire, whether it’s natural, medicated, at home, or in a hospital.

We are not here to tell you what to do. We are here to tell you the options you have. An unbiased view of the risks and benefits to present to you- the birther.  This is your birth. These are your decisions to make with the knowledge you gain throughout your birth journey. I will support those decisions with compassion and non-judgement. 

5 Moons Doula provides birth as well as postpartum support.  As a birth doula, I assist before labor in helping to create a birth plan and provide you with evidence-based information.  During labor and delivery, I provide emotional support and show you comfort measures that your partner or I can administer to help you throughout labor.  For postpartum doula support I help new parents navigate the days or weeks following birth, providing support with infant care, breastfeeding, sleep assistance and household tasks.