Disclaimer
The information contained on this website is of a general nature and is designed for educational purposes only. The information is not meant
to replace the recommendations or advice of your midwife or doctor. Please consult your midwife or doctor regarding your health care.
Notice: the photos on this site are
used by me with permission from
my clients, please out of respect,
do not copy or reproduce any of
these photos.  Thank You.
Mary E. Smits
Why is Having a Doula So Important?
Can't My Partner or Friend Provide All the Support I need?
Who can give me support during labor and birth?
You may choose to have one or more of the following people on hand to aid you throughout labor and birth:

Partner        Relative        Friend        Hospital Nurse        Hospital MD/OB        Hospital Midwife        Private Midwife

How do my options for labor support Compare?
The table below can help you assess your options for labor support. It shows which types of personnel are most
likely to be able to offer specific aspects of supportive care. Although the ratings are generally accurate, there
will always be exceptions.     
A member of the
Mary E. Smits, CD, CBE
Certified Doula and Childbirth Educator
Childbirth International
920-759-0771  and  920-475-5313
Where there is no
guidance the people
fall, But in abundance
of counselors there
is victory.
Proverbs 11:14