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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to some common questions about Doulas and birth support below.
What is a doula?
A doula is a professional that provides emotional, educational and physical support to families during pregnancy, birth, postpartum, abortion, and end of life or other transitions. Most people are familiar with birth doulas (also known as labor doulas) who provide physical support to birthing people while they have the baby. Doulas aim to empower and advocate for parents to have a birth that is intentional, whether it is at home, in the hospital, or in a birth center. Doulas assist parents create birth goals and ease other family members of meeting the gestational persons’ birth needs so the family can support the birthing person in other ways. Chrysalis Doula Services offers full spectrum support, which includes abortion support, birth support, and postpartum services.
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A doula is: a birth expert, an advocate, a professional.
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What isn't a doula?
A doula is not a doctor. A doula is not an OBGYN. A doula is NOT a midwife but CAN be if they went to midwifery school. This means that a doula is not the person catching or tending to the baby, but rather to the person giving birth. Most people elect to have both a doula and a midwife present for their birth and they make for a good team.
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A doula is not: a doctor, midwife, nanny, or martyr.
How do I know if I need a doula?
It's up to you! A doula can be as hands off or hands on as you want them to be. Send us an email for a free consultation so we can decide if we're a good fit for your birth team.
What if I can't afford your services?
Cost should never be a barrier in receiving the support that you need and deserve. Chrysalis Doula Services offers sliding scale services, just make sure to state your needs in your inquiry under the "booking" tab.
I am not in need of doula services, how else can I support you?
The best way to support Chrysalis Doula Services is through the Love Fund tab. Donating to the Love Fund can help pay it forward for parents that require sliding scale services. Other ways to support are by promoting our social media (@inchrysalis on Instagram) and referring us to your pregnant loved ones!