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The word ‘doula’ comes from ancient Greek and is now used to refer to someone experienced in childbirth who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to the mother before, during and just after childbirth; or who provides emotional and practical support during the postpartum period” (DONA, 2005).

Medical research shows that when doulas attend births, length of labor is decreased, fewer complications arise, babies are healthier, and breastfeeding is easier.

BBS doulas, in accordance with principals set forth by DONA, 2005.

• Recognize childbirth as a key experience the mother will remember all her life

• Understand the physiology of birth and the emotional needs of women in labor

• Assist the woman in preparing for and carrying out her plans for the birth

• Stay with the woman throughout the labor

• Provide emotional support, physical comfort measures, and an objective viewpoint, as well as helping the woman get the information she needs to make informed decisions

• Facilitates communication between the laboring woman, her partner, and clinical care providers

• Perceive their role as nurturing and protecting the woman’s memory of the birth experience

• Encourage the woman’s partner to participate at comfort level

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