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Doula Services Program

( Doula, do  )

DOULA (n) : Different from a midwife, a doula is a trained professional who provides physical and emotional support, guidance, and advocacy during pregnancy, labor, and birth.

Doulas provide evidence-based, statistically proven care that improves outcomes for parents & newborns. As a part of our Parents As Teachers program, our doulas offer comprehensive support to families throughout their entire perinatal journey, from pregnancy to labor to the postpartum period. We also offer assistance with diapers, wipes, safe sleep supplies, and postpartum items as needed, as well as childbirth and lactation education. ​
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How we do it 

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Before
​the birth

We provide birth plan assistance, plus free perinatal supplies and Lamaze & other education 
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During
​the birth

We support the birthing mother with continuous labor support, plus physical and emotional support
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After
the birth

We supply postpartum planning & support, including lactation education & free supplies 
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Benefits of a doula

Lower Cesarean rates ☼ Reduced interventions
Lower use of pain medication 
☼ Increased breastfeeding rates
Higher AGPAR scores for baby 
☼ Improved overall labor satisfaction
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☼ PO Box 2490, Summerville, SC 29484
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  • ABOUT
    • OUR STAFF
    • OUR BOARD
    • OUR ANNUAL REPORTS
    • OUR JOB OPENINGS
    • OUR E-NEWS
    • BCFS IN THE NEWS
    • RESOURCES FOR PARENTS & TEACHERS
    • CONTACT US
  • PROGRAMS
    • HEALTHYSTEPS
    • PARENTS AS TEACHERS >
      • | Doula program
    • QE
  • EVENTS
  • THE READY KINDERGARTENER
  • DONATE
  • ESPAÑOL
  • ENGLISH