What if a woman had:
• The opportunity to decide the sort of birth experience she wants.
• To have accurate, up to date information presented in a way she understands.
• Privacy.
• Respectful, honest communication from her care providers.
• High quality prenatal care with appointments of sufficient duration to address emotional as well as
physical concerns.
• Time to think and discuss with her support people (if she desires) before deciding on any procedures.
• To choose the place of labor and birth.
• To select who is present at the birth of her child.
• To have her choices respected and followed.
• It's not so impossible to have this dream...
Having a Doula can give you extra support during your birthing time, no matter what type of birth you are planning.