6 Benefits of Hiring a Cincinnati Doula

Hiring a doula can help you have a better birth experience.

Doulas are trained professionals who provide emotional and physical support to mothers before, during, and after childbirth. They also offer advice on what practices will be the most beneficial for your specific pregnancy and labor needs.

You may be thinking: “Why do I need someone there when I’m giving birth?” or “Do they really make that much of a difference?” The answer is yes! Doulas have been shown to decrease rates of cesarean sections, reduce maternal stress levels, and increase breastfeeding success rates. All these benefits combined mean that hiring a doula is an investment in yourself – both physically and emotionally

1. What is a Doula and why should you hire one

A doula is a trained professional that works with birthing persons before, during, and after childbirth. They support parents by offering emotional, physical, and informational support. Doulas are trained to support families and provide families with a positive labor experience.

Hiring a doula has many benefits. Think of a doula as your individual support person that does not leave your side. They are not there to deliver the baby but instead to support you and your labor.

2. How much does it cost to hire a Doula 

You can expect to pay around $800 to $2500 for a Doula. This vast range is due to experience, training, other qualifications. You may need to check with your insurance, this cost could be covered!

3. What are the benefits of hiring a Doula 

Hiring a Doula benefits both the mother and baby. They provide emotional, physical and informational support to you during labor. A good Doula will not only be present but they are also ready to help with laboring positions, massage techniques, comfort measures like heat/cold packs for back pain relief or ice chips if your mouth gets dry from breathing through contractions.

Doulas have seen success rates of lowering c sections, improving breastfeeding, and reduce the need for medical interventions.

4. What should you look for in a Doula?

It is best to meet a Doula in person before hiring them. You want to make sure that you click with your Doula. Many tours are certified, ask for credentials, or check with DONA to see if the Doula has this specific type of training. (https://www.dona.org/)

Is also important to find a Doula that has availability. You would not want to hire a Doula that would ultimately be busy for the day of your child’s birth.

5. What are the different types of Doulas?

There are birth Doulas, postpartum Doulas, and antepartum Doulas.

A postpartum Doula will sport parents after the child is born. This sometimes can be weeks after childbirth. These Doulas will come to the new parents’ home and can provide overnight care, breastfeeding care, errand running, and so much more. Each service looks different depending on the individual doula.

An antepartum Doula supports birthers that may have a complicated pregnancy and be put on medical bed rest.

6. When you should start looking for your Doula?

As early as a positive pregnancy test but most pregnant individuals will look around their second trimester since many Doulas offer support prior to labor.

Doulas are trained professionals who provide emotional and physical support to mothers before, during, and after childbirth. They also offer advice on what practices will be the most beneficial for your specific pregnancy and labor needs. Hiring a doula can help you have a better birth experience.