Lisa Williams ~ Certified Doula & Childbirth Educator   

Serving Moscow Idaho and Pullman Washington

The presence of a doula can be beneficial no matter what type of birth you are planning. Studies show that women require fewer interventions when they have a doula. However, the role of the doula is to help you have a safe and memorable birth, not to tell you what type of birth you should have.

For women who know they want a medicated birth, a doula provides emotional support, informational support and comfort measures to help you through labor and the administration of medications. Doulas can work alongside medication by helping you deal with possible side effects and filling in the gap that medication may not cover; rarely does medication take all discomfort away.

In addition to supporting you through the labor and birth process a doula will also guide you through pregnancy and the postpartum period by providing you with information and support on diet, exercise, common discomforts, breastfeeding and normal newborn behavior.