Doulas
make the difference
You Deserve
a Doula.
Pregnant people everywhere benefit from doulas’ personalized childbirth and specialized care.
What Is a Doula?
You might think of a doula as a person who supports others through childbirth. However, a doula can be more than a birth coach. They can support an expectant family at every stage of their journey—advocating for both parents and their babies.
Doulas Offer Full-Circle Care.
Doulas come in many forms, and can support parents through:
Pregnancy
Birth
Postpartum
Fertility
And more
Using a Doula Results in Better Health Outcomes for Mom and Baby.
5%
fewer premature births2
53%
fewer Cesarean deliveries1
58%
lesser postpartum depression/ postpartum anxiety1
Thinking About a Doula?
Each doula has their own payment policies, with options like Medicaid, private insurance, private payment, and fees on a sliding scale. Some doulas even accept Minnesota Medicaid plans. Check with your doula before hiring them.
Doula-Supported Pregnant People Are More Likely To
Attend Childbirth Classes2
50%
vs.
10%
Start Breast-feeding2
81%
vs.
74%
Use Car Seats at Three Weeks Postpartum2
97%
vs.
93%
What Other Expectant Parents Have to Say
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“I didn’t have a doula for my first birth and felt like something was missing. My doula for my second birth transformed the experience. I had a birth partner and an advocate who helped me deliver a healthy baby and supported me postpartum, too.”
“I couldn’t have done it without my doula.”
“I think every pregnant person could benefit from a doula.”
A Doula Does and Doesn’t
A Doula Does
Share information
Provide gentle guidance for partners/families
Offer comfort like massage and positioning
Provide flexible support as needed
A Doula Doesn’t
Offer medical advice
Replace support from partners or families
Perform clinical tasks like cervical exams
Micromanage the family’s birth experience
