A Doula Makes all the Difference!
I delivered my first son in a hospital because I’d never given birth before and didn’t know what to expect. While I was able to achieve my goal of having a natural and unmedicated birth, labor was extremely long and excruciating. It didn’t turn out the way I had hoped so I knew that I wanted to do things differently the next time.
With my second son, I opted to have a water birth at home. This time, my labor progressed faster and things went much more smoothly. There were many factors that contributed to this but between both births, one aspect that remained the same was having a doula. My husband and I still say that we could never have done it without one!
My hope is to be that doula for you, whose presence—no matter what setting or what way you give birth—will help your overall experience be as positive as possible!