More things your doula will do for you!

Before Birth:
 * Establish a personal relationship with you and your 
    partner.
 * Help you explore your birth options.
 * Assist in writing a birth plan.
 * Practice comfort measures.
 * Help you with questions regarding birth and where 
   to go to find the answers so that you can make 
   informed choices about your care. (We loan books!)
 * Be available for reassurance.
 * On call 24/7 for your birth.

During Labor and Birth:
 * Hold your hand.
 * Massage you.
 * Help you breathe.
 * Walk with you.
 * Talk to you.
 * Comfort you.
 * Encourage you.
 * Help you to stay focused.
 * Suggest positional changes.
 * Hold you during contractions.
 * Keep you fed and hydrated.
 * Guide your partner.
 * Assist your partner.
 * Run, fetch, and carry as needed.
 * Hold your hair if you vomit.
 * Clean up if you do.
 * Bring you compresses, hot or cold.
 * Kneel, squat, bend, and lift as necessary to make you
   comfortable. 
 * Stay with you continuously unless you ask me to 
   step out.
 * Remind you of your birth plan and help you achieve
   your goals.
 * Remind staff of your birth plan and goals.
 * Create a space for you and your partner when 
   considering options that deviate from your plan.
 * Support and respect the choices you make.

After Birth:
 * Encourage the staff to allow baby to remain with you
   for the "golden hour" following birth for bonding and
   breastfeeding.
 * Assist with first feeding if necessary.
 * Make sure you and your partner are settled and 
   ready for me to leave before I go.
 * Check in with you the following day and set up a 
   time to review the birth with you.
 * Meet with you and your partner to review your birth,
   get feedback on my services, answer any non-    
   medical questions, and admire your baby.
 * Be available with breastfeeding  assistance if 
   necessary.