Question 1

What is a doula?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What are the benefits of having a doula?

Accepted Answer

Doulas nurture, support and offer expert guidance for families during their pregnancy, birth and the early postpartum time. There is incredible evidence that shows how birth doulas improve outcomes!
According to a 2017 Cochrane Database Systematic Review, “Continuous support in labor may improve a number of outcomes for both [the birthing person] and baby, and no adverse outcomes have been identified. Continuous support from a person who is present solely to provide support, is not a member of the [person’s] own network, is experienced in providing labor support, and has at least a modest amount of training (such as a doula), appears beneficial.”
Please see more information here.(https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD003766.pub6/full)

Question 3

How do you involve and include my partner/support person?

Accepted Answer

A doula does not take the place of your partner. I support the birthing person and their partner with skills, knowledge, and experience. Your partner/support person will be included in every step of your journey, depending on your preferences.

Question 4

In what stage of my pregnancy should I hire a doula?

Accepted Answer

A doula can support you in any stage of your pregnancy, but early contact allows you enough time to explore your options for the best birthing experience.  I support families from pre-conception up until  the first year postpartum.

Question 5

How are you different from a midwife?

Accepted Answer

A doula is not a substitute for a midwife, doctor, or other healthcare professional. We cannot offer medical advice. Midwives provide medical care for you during pregnancy, birth, and the immediate postpartum period. Doulas provide you and your family with emotional, informational, and physical support during pregnancy, birth and the immediate postpartum period.

For more information, please click here.(https://health.clevelandclinic.org/doula-vs-midwife)

Question 6

Do you offer support for different types of births?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I provide support for  various birth preferences, including unmedicated birth, medicated birth, cesarean birth, VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean), birth center birth, home birth and hospital birth.

Question 7

What training and experience do you have?

Accepted Answer

I have over 25 years of experience serving families. While I continuously pursue training to best meet the diverse needs of the families I work with, the foundation of my work is building strong relationships and making meaningful connections.

Doula & Birth Training
 • DONA Birth Doula
 • BADT - Birth Advocacy Doula Training
 • Common Sense Childbirth Institute Community Doula Training
 • Ostara Advanced Prison Doula Training
 • Postpartum Healing Lodge Postpartum Training
 • Wild Ginger Herbal Birthkeeper Training

Perinatal Mental Health
 • PSI-Components of Care 2-Day Training
 • Seleni Black Perinatal Mental Health
 • Advanced Psychotherapy
 • Mental Health First Aid
 • Survivor Moms' Companion Tutor

Herbal & Cultural Practices
 • Grandma's Hands: Herbs for Pregnancy & Postpartum
 • Wise African Woman: Pregnancy & Postpartum in the African Tradition

Reproductive & Fertility Support
 • TransFertility Reproductive Training
 • PAIL Advocate (Pregnancy and Infant Loss)

Additional Certifications
 • Calm Birth
 • CPR Trained
 • Placenta Encapsulation

Question 8

Do you offer virtual doula support?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I provide virtual support.

Question 9

Can I meet you before deciding to hire you?

Accepted Answer

Yes,  I would prefer to meet with you virtually or in person to make sure we are the right fit.  Please feel free  to schedule a free consultation.(https://calendly.com/ebbandflodoula/60min?preview_source=et_card&month=2024-09)

Question 10

Do you have references or testimonials?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Please see some client testimonials on the Home page. In addition, I would be happy to connect you with additional previous client references.

Question 11

How do I book your services?

Accepted Answer

You can easily schedule a consultation  using my self-scheduling link.(https://calendly.com/ebbandflodoula)
Alternatively, reach us by phone at 248-765-6183 or via email at ebbflodoula@gmail.com.(mailto:ebbflodoula@gmail.com)