As far back as history is recounted, women attended women in childbirth. They provided a ministry of education to young women about their bodies, having children and healthy pregnancies. Childbearing women relied on their close-knit community of women to assist them in labour, delivery and early care of their children. Today we call this support person, a doula.

We are... advocates, labour coaches, and support partners for moms and their partners throughout the birth process.

  


why have a doula?
In addition to the added confidence and peace of mind your doula will provide, studies show that doulas positively impact the birth process by (1)

  • overall caesarean rate by 50%
  • length of labour by 25%
  • oxytocin use by 40%
  • pain medication by 30%
  • the need for forceps for 40%
  • requests for epidurals by 60%

1. Mothering the Mother, by Klaus, Kennell and Klaus

why choose Us?
It all comes down to synergy. The right fit. Your doula should not only appreciate, respect and support you in creating the kind of birth you want, but also be a source of inspiration and, yes, even humour.*

Whether you are an expecting parent, a new parent, or a veteran parent, the Halton Doula Group offers the comapassion, knowledge and dedication you and your family deserve.

Our doulas work on a shared-care basis - giving you the benefit of all our hands (should you need it!).

Your family will have a primary doula, whether that be Angie, Lisanne, Lorri, Ashley or Tammy.This doula will meet with you several times before the birth to get to know you and your partner, your birth wishes and to answer questions you may have about pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and early parenting.

Your primary doula will also be with you throughout your labour and birth, and will be there to support you, your baby and family after the birth.

The secondary doulas will provide back-up for your birth. They will play an active role in contributing to your overall childbirth experience through perinatal and postpartum support.

*Quality of humour not guaranteed.

our birth support service

As your birth doula, we will meet with you prenatally 2-3 times before your baby is born and support you through every stage of your childbirth process. We will assist you in knowing what your options are for your birth and work with you to reduce your fears, direct you to the information you need to make informed decisions and provide you with breastfeeding education and support before and after your baby arrives. Our services also include:
  • putting your birth preferences/plan in writing
  • dedicated on call labour and birth support
  • comfort and relaxation labour techniques including massage and emotional support
  • early labour support at home
  • photography during the birth (if requested)
  • your baby's birth story or birth notes
  • breastfeeding support
  • shared doula care and back up support
  • social / educatonal events
  • Just for Dads birth and baby primer

*Please contact us for current rates and fee schedule.