FAQs

If there’s a midwife present do I really need a Doula?

By |January 28th, 2018|

Midwives and Doulas both serve a different purpose. Midwives do all the medical things and make sure everything is physically ok with both Mum and baby. Doulas are physical, emotional and informational support. Both Midwives and Doulas have equally important roles at birth and work together along with your partner [...]

If a woman has a supportive partner, why would she need a Doula?

By |January 28th, 2018|

Having a supportive partner is ideal… having a supportive partner that is trained in birth, can translate medical speak, offer suggestions/alternatives, be in two places at once would be the bomb. I like this quote “Asking your partner to be your sole guide through labour is like asking them to [...]

When do we call you in?

By |January 28th, 2018|

It's up to the individual. D.O.M.E. Doulas are available for you for your entire labour - from when you need us until you don't.