“A doula provides: physical, emotional, and informational support to women and their partners or loved ones during labor, birth, and postpartum; help and advice on comfort measures such as breathing, relaxation, massage, and positioning; assistance to families in gathering information about the course of their labor and their options; continuous emotional reassurance and comfort; non-medical skills such as massage or hydrotherapy and other non-pharmacological pain relief measures; assistance to partners who want to play and active role; help so the woman has a safe and satisfying birth, as the woman defines it.”  --------DONA

A doula does not;

  Perform clinical tasks, such as fetal heart checks, vaginal exams, or blood pressure.

  Make decisions for you. I will help you obtain the information needed to make an informed decision.

   Speak in lieu of you in matters  where decisions are being made. I will discuss your concerns with you and suggest options. You or your partner will speak on your own behalf to the clinical staff.

Birthwise Doula Services---Labor and Postpartum Doula

Prenatal and Postpartum Fitness---Birth Photography

Serving the New York Metropolitan Area

Dana Wren      petwinky@gmail.com       646.667.7786