Lisa Williams ~ Certified Doula                                             Moscow, Idaho

The presence of a doula can be beneficial no matter what type of birth you are planning. Many women report needing fewer interventions when they have a doula, but the role of the doula is to help you have a safe and memorable birth, not to tell you what type of birth you should have.

For women who know they want a medicated birth, the doula still provides emotional support, informational support and comfort measures to help you through labor and the administration of medications. Doulas can work alongside medication by helping you deal with possible side effects and filling in the gap that medication may not cover; rarely does medication take all discomfort away.