Evelyn Ashley and Pam Wilson are certified Doulas working together to make your delivery the best experience ever.
- We meet with you to find out your wishes
- We are here for you for all of your questions
- We do not take the place of your physician
- We are with you throughout the delivery
- We are here for your questions after delivery
- We are here to help you initiate breastfeeding
- We will help you transition into postpartum
- The support we offer is caring and unconditional
- Doula care is tailored to your individual needs.
Benefits of a Doula
- Shorter labor
- Fewer complications
- Reduced cesarean rates
- Reduced oxytocin use
- Reduced use of forceps
- Women request less pain medication and epidurals
- Greater overall satisfaction
- Less seperation of mother and baby
- Immediate help with breastfeeding
- You can both focus on bringing your new little one into the world
A doula
- Recognizes birth as a key life experience that the parents will always remember.
- Understands the physiology of birth and the emotional needs of a woman in labor.
- Assists the woman and her support person in preparing for and carrying out their birth plan.
- Provides emotional support, physical comfort measures, and objective viewpoints, and assistance to the couple in getting the information they need to make good decisions.
- Facilitates communication between the laboring woman, her husband, and healthcare providers.
- Perceives her role as the one who comforts and cares for the mother and helps the couple achieve a positive birth experience.
