Doulas

Doulas, or professional childbirth assistants, have been assisting women in have more supported and more satisfying births for centuries. There are many holistic doulas in the Hudson Valley area. Ante-Partum doulas assist mores exclusively during pregnancy and bed rest. Labor/Birth Doulas support mothers and their families throughout their pregnancy and birth. Post-Partum Doulas help new families transition after the birth. Many doulas are also Childbirth Educators, Lactation Counselors and holistic mothers themselves.

Description submitted by Courtney Durfee, HCHD, IPSP