Marva Solt, CD(DONA)

"Don't give birth without a doula!

Asking your husband to be your sole guide through labor is like asking him to lead the way on a climb of Mt. Everest. He may be smart and trustworthy, you may love him, but in the Himalayas you'd both be a lot better off with a Sherpa!"

-Pam England in Birthing From Within 

• shorter labors
• reduced pain perception and anxiety
• fewer interventions (including cesarean births).

Women generally express greater satisfaction with their birth experience when they are attended by a doula.

As a birth doula, it is my pleasure to

• provide continual support (no shift changes!) throughout labor and delivery
• help ensure that you understand options and procedures
• encourage you and your caregivers to honor your birth plan; also provide information and support when changes to the plan are warranted
• assist you with positioning and other activities to promote comfort and a sense of calm.  

benefits for dad/partner:

A doula cannot take your place!

But as a doula, I can:

• help you apply what you learned in childbirth class
• provide breaks for you to eat, get some fresh air or take a nap 
• provide an extra pair of hands for the sometimes exhausting physical work of labor support 
• help you participate within your comfort level.

Please e-mail me if you have any questions or are interested in a free consultation.  

For more information about doulas, click here to go to the DONA International website.