Doulas, a Mom’s Best Friend During Labor, Grow in Popularity

Not to be confused with midwives or nurses, nor meant to replace partners or eager grandmothers, birth doulas provide a mom-to-be with the emotional and physical support she needs to carry out a healthy delivery, which can also include prenatal care. Their role is to encourage the laboring mom, keep her informed, hold her hand and rub her back, and involve any relatives that are around in the birth. Read more...