Local doula and educator Leah LaHue talks all about what it means to be a doula, how one can provide support during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, and more! For all those interested in doula services or becoming a doula. Please register here.

*”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.” (DONA international)

A study of Medicaid recipients across three states found that women who received doula care had 53% lower odds of cesarean delivery and 58% lower odds of postpartum depression or anxiety. (Sciencedirect.com)