A labor doula provides emotional support, physical comfort measures, and an objective viewpoint, as well as helping the woman educate herself to make informed decisions. A labor doula stays by the side of the woman throughout the entire labor and facilitates communication between the laboring woman, her partner, and clinical care providers. A labor doula assists the woman and her partner in preparing for and carrying out their plans for the birth. A labor doula is a nurturer and protector of the woman's memory of the birth experience.
The labor doula is educated in the physiology of birth and the emotional needs of a woman in labor. She works with local OB/Gyn practices and midwives to facilitate your birthing experience. She is not a medical provider.
Travelling Labor Doula
Allison Hicks' labor doula experience extends to the following birthing centers: Vermont - Fletcher Allen, Gifford, St. Albans, Copley; New York - Beth Israel, NYC, St. Lukes/Roosevelt Birthing Center, St. Vincent's Hospital, Bellevue Hospital, Mnt. Sinai, Columbian Presbyterian; and Boston.
A labor doula provides emotional support, physical comfort measures, and an objective viewpoint, as well as helping the woman educate herself to make informed decisions. A labor doula stays by the side of the woman throughout the entire labor and facilitates communication between the laboring woman, her partner, and clinical care providers. A labor doula assists the woman and her partner in preparing for and carrying out their plans for the birth. A labor doula is a nurturer and protector of the woman's memory of the birth experience.