Doulas provide personal support to members and families throughout pregnancy and up to one year postpartum by providing services including, but not limited to, the following:

• Emotional and physical support provided during pregnancy, labor, birth and the postpartum period, as well as support for and after miscarriage and abortion.

• Development of birth plans and advocating for member’s personal preferences.

• Assistance with lowering stress and anxiety, increasing the member’s feelings of empowerment and autonomy as part of the birthing process and improving health and delivery outcomes.