It’s not uncommon for people to ask new parents, “can I hear your birth story?” For some listeners, there is great value in learning from the experiences of those who have given birth before them. For others, it can be healing and validating to hear birth stories that are similar to their own. When we remove any components of “competition” or fearmongering and focus on building a community for shared wisdom and support, there can be a mutual benefit from this exchange of stories.  

We put together this list of frequently asked questions to help you find the answers you’re looking for and gain a better understanding of what doulas do, how we can help, and why doula support is rising in popularity.

You’ve probably thought about when and how you will go into labor. But have you thought about what comes next?