Your Best Birth

FAQ About
Your Best Birth
Doula Services

My husband isn't sure he wants a doula there; he is concerned about someone taking his
place. Should he be concerned about that?

We get this question a lot! Here are what some former skeptical dads have to say:

"My very skeptical husband informed me that he would meet with a doula but he wasn't so sure about hiring
her. After meeting with a Your Best Birth doula for over an hour and discussing our fears and concerns, I
excused myself. When I came back my husband was writing her a check. Our doula was our life line
throughout the entire process. My husband later said, "Our doula was worth twice what we paid." DB

"When my wife first brought up having a doula at our birth, I thought that it would take away from the
intimacy of our experience. I also viewed doulas as militant about natural birth, and I was afraid a doula
would make my wife or myself feel judged or pressured if we did not do everything according to what she
said was best. Nothing could have been further from the truth. Having a Your Best Birth doula enhanced our
experience of the birth as a couple, and having her there gave me the freedom to pay complete attention to
my wife. Our doula was non-judgemental and helped us to figure out what we wanted by giving us information
and support. Having a doula was the best thing we could have done." CG

A Your Best Birth doula does not replace the woman's partner or other chosen support persons.
Most partners find the presence of a doula to be very helpful as it takes some of the pressure off
them. The doula's availability actually allows the partner to relax, enjoy, and share in the
emotional experience of the birth to a much greater extent than if the doula wasn't there. Your
doula will also encourage your partner's involvement to support you, according to their own
comfort level.

What kind of comfort measures do you use to to help me during my labor?

We provide comfort measures such as:

Relaxation
Movement
Breathing Techniques
Positions --including use of birth ball
Hot/Cold therapy
Counterpressure
MusicTouch
Massage
Aromatherapy
Accupressure
Visualization
Encouragement and praise

Why should I consider hiring a Your Best Birth doula?

Devoted to each and every client, your doula listens to you. She doesn't tell you how you should
give birth, but advises you on how to achieve your own birthing desires.

She is available for YOU and will be there for you throughout your entire labor - when labor
starts getting intense and you want her there - she will be there.

You have guaranteed back-up of another Your Best Birth doula, who you will have the opportunity
to meet in our childbirth classes or early pregnancy class. In the very rare event that a back-up
is needed, you can be assured that you will be getting a doula who meets the Your Best Birth
standards who will help YOU to have Your Best Birth.

Your doula will give you undivided professional attention throughout your labor. She understands
that every birth is different and that there is no wrong way to give birth. She will help you to be
informed about your options and give you tools to get the information you need to make the best
decisions for YOUR birth.

She will do everything she possibly can to ensure your labor goes as smoothly as possible.

Do you work at my hospital? Do you attend homebirths?
Have you ever worked with my doctor or midwife?

We work in all Central NJ area hospitals and also with homebirth clients.
Many local doctors and midwives refer their patients to us
if their patients are looking for a doula.

What is your personal experience with birth?

Between the two of us we have given birth to ten children!
We know firsthand how every labor is different and we have
personally had a variety of different birth experiences.
Click here to find out more information about us!

Copyright 2007 by Your Best Birth. All rights reserved.
Do Not copy without permission of copyright holder.