The U.S. maternal health crisis is a big and complex problem, and it likely won’t be solved by any one intervention. But over the last few years, OBGYNs, healthcare advocates, and even the Biden administration have identified a group that might be able to help: doulas.
According to DONA International, the world’s leading doula certification organization, a doula is “a trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to their client before, during and shortly after childbirth to help them achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible.” Doulas aren’t clinical supports—they don’t have the medical education of a doctor or a nurse—but they’re trained to help people navigate their pregnancies and births in a healthy and empowering way. Doulas provide services like assistance in creating a birth plan, teaching breathing techniques and birthing positions, and even being present during the birth for physical and emotional support.
Studies show that doulas do make a difference, especially for people who are more at risk for adverse birth outcomes: mothers who were paired with doulas were four times less likely to have a low birth weight baby and were two times less likely to experience other pregnancy complications.
Doulas also help reduce racial disparities in pregnancy outcomes. Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women and report experiencing mistreatment and negligence from their providers at higher rates. Because of this, it can be incredibly beneficial to have a supporter in the delivery room who can help advocate for your needs. Doulas can also offer personalized education, and can help you understand what’s normal during and after birth and what should set off alarm bells.
So why work with a doula? If you’re pregnant and considering doula support, ask yourself these questions.
For World Doula Awareness Week, we recognize the many wonderful doulas who work with us as Delfina Guides. If you’re a Delfina user, you gain access to virtual doula care from our Delfina Guides, who help users navigate our AI-optimized care platform and support them through their pregnancy journeys.
Pregnancy can be overwhelming, and through connected care, Delfina hopes to make it a little easier. Contact us to learn more about our app.
The U.S. maternal health crisis is a big and complex problem, and it likely won’t be solved by any one intervention. But over the last few years, OBGYNs, healthcare advocates, and even the Biden administration have identified a group that might be able to help: doulas.
According to DONA International, the world’s leading doula certification organization, a doula is “a trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to their client before, during and shortly after childbirth to help them achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible.” Doulas aren’t clinical supports—they don’t have the medical education of a doctor or a nurse—but they’re trained to help people navigate their pregnancies and births in a healthy and empowering way. Doulas provide services like assistance in creating a birth plan, teaching breathing techniques and birthing positions, and even being present during the birth for physical and emotional support.
Studies show that doulas do make a difference, especially for people who are more at risk for adverse birth outcomes: mothers who were paired with doulas were four times less likely to have a low birth weight baby and were two times less likely to experience other pregnancy complications.
Doulas also help reduce racial disparities in pregnancy outcomes. Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women and report experiencing mistreatment and negligence from their providers at higher rates. Because of this, it can be incredibly beneficial to have a supporter in the delivery room who can help advocate for your needs. Doulas can also offer personalized education, and can help you understand what’s normal during and after birth and what should set off alarm bells.
So why work with a doula? If you’re pregnant and considering doula support, ask yourself these questions.
For World Doula Awareness Week, we recognize the many wonderful doulas who work with us as Delfina Guides. If you’re a Delfina user, you gain access to virtual doula care from our Delfina Guides, who help users navigate our AI-optimized care platform and support them through their pregnancy journeys.
Pregnancy can be overwhelming, and through connected care, Delfina hopes to make it a little easier. Contact us to learn more about our app.
The U.S. maternal health crisis is a big and complex problem, and it likely won’t be solved by any one intervention. But over the last few years, OBGYNs, healthcare advocates, and even the Biden administration have identified a group that might be able to help: doulas.
According to DONA International, the world’s leading doula certification organization, a doula is “a trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to their client before, during and shortly after childbirth to help them achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible.” Doulas aren’t clinical supports—they don’t have the medical education of a doctor or a nurse—but they’re trained to help people navigate their pregnancies and births in a healthy and empowering way. Doulas provide services like assistance in creating a birth plan, teaching breathing techniques and birthing positions, and even being present during the birth for physical and emotional support.
Studies show that doulas do make a difference, especially for people who are more at risk for adverse birth outcomes: mothers who were paired with doulas were four times less likely to have a low birth weight baby and were two times less likely to experience other pregnancy complications.
Doulas also help reduce racial disparities in pregnancy outcomes. Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women and report experiencing mistreatment and negligence from their providers at higher rates. Because of this, it can be incredibly beneficial to have a supporter in the delivery room who can help advocate for your needs. Doulas can also offer personalized education, and can help you understand what’s normal during and after birth and what should set off alarm bells.
So why work with a doula? If you’re pregnant and considering doula support, ask yourself these questions.
For World Doula Awareness Week, we recognize the many wonderful doulas who work with us as Delfina Guides. If you’re a Delfina user, you gain access to virtual doula care from our Delfina Guides, who help users navigate our AI-optimized care platform and support them through their pregnancy journeys.
Pregnancy can be overwhelming, and through connected care, Delfina hopes to make it a little easier. Contact us to learn more about our app.
The U.S. maternal health crisis is a big and complex problem, and it likely won’t be solved by any one intervention. But over the last few years, OBGYNs, healthcare advocates, and even the Biden administration have identified a group that might be able to help: doulas.
According to DONA International, the world’s leading doula certification organization, a doula is “a trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to their client before, during and shortly after childbirth to help them achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible.” Doulas aren’t clinical supports—they don’t have the medical education of a doctor or a nurse—but they’re trained to help people navigate their pregnancies and births in a healthy and empowering way. Doulas provide services like assistance in creating a birth plan, teaching breathing techniques and birthing positions, and even being present during the birth for physical and emotional support.
Studies show that doulas do make a difference, especially for people who are more at risk for adverse birth outcomes: mothers who were paired with doulas were four times less likely to have a low birth weight baby and were two times less likely to experience other pregnancy complications.
Doulas also help reduce racial disparities in pregnancy outcomes. Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women and report experiencing mistreatment and negligence from their providers at higher rates. Because of this, it can be incredibly beneficial to have a supporter in the delivery room who can help advocate for your needs. Doulas can also offer personalized education, and can help you understand what’s normal during and after birth and what should set off alarm bells.
So why work with a doula? If you’re pregnant and considering doula support, ask yourself these questions.
For World Doula Awareness Week, we recognize the many wonderful doulas who work with us as Delfina Guides. If you’re a Delfina user, you gain access to virtual doula care from our Delfina Guides, who help users navigate our AI-optimized care platform and support them through their pregnancy journeys.
Pregnancy can be overwhelming, and through connected care, Delfina hopes to make it a little easier. Contact us to learn more about our app.
The U.S. maternal health crisis is a big and complex problem, and it likely won’t be solved by any one intervention. But over the last few years, OBGYNs, healthcare advocates, and even the Biden administration have identified a group that might be able to help: doulas.
According to DONA International, the world’s leading doula certification organization, a doula is “a trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to their client before, during and shortly after childbirth to help them achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible.” Doulas aren’t clinical supports—they don’t have the medical education of a doctor or a nurse—but they’re trained to help people navigate their pregnancies and births in a healthy and empowering way. Doulas provide services like assistance in creating a birth plan, teaching breathing techniques and birthing positions, and even being present during the birth for physical and emotional support.
Studies show that doulas do make a difference, especially for people who are more at risk for adverse birth outcomes: mothers who were paired with doulas were four times less likely to have a low birth weight baby and were two times less likely to experience other pregnancy complications.
Doulas also help reduce racial disparities in pregnancy outcomes. Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women and report experiencing mistreatment and negligence from their providers at higher rates. Because of this, it can be incredibly beneficial to have a supporter in the delivery room who can help advocate for your needs. Doulas can also offer personalized education, and can help you understand what’s normal during and after birth and what should set off alarm bells.
So why work with a doula? If you’re pregnant and considering doula support, ask yourself these questions.
For World Doula Awareness Week, we recognize the many wonderful doulas who work with us as Delfina Guides. If you’re a Delfina user, you gain access to virtual doula care from our Delfina Guides, who help users navigate our AI-optimized care platform and support them through their pregnancy journeys.
Pregnancy can be overwhelming, and through connected care, Delfina hopes to make it a little easier. Contact us to learn more about our app.
