DOULA: /ˌdo͞olə/ noun, derived from Greek, female helper
What is a birth doula?
Like travel guides in a foreign country, birth and postpartum doulas help support new families through the life-changing experience of having a baby.
Whether it’s a family’s first baby or their tenth, a doula can help make the birth and postpartum experience better. Today, a doula is defined as follows:
a trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to a mother before, during, and shortly after childbirth to help her achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible.
Hi, I'm MOLLY HEACOCK.
I am a wife, mother, public health practitioner, and birth doula. There are so many experiences and facets to who I am, and I know that to be the case for you as well. The beautiful thing about people is that we are all multifaceted and nuanced, and I am passionate about providing multifaceted, nuanced care.
Since 2013 I have been working in global public health, primarily in East Africa. I have a Masters in Public Health Practice and I am currently finalizing my doula certification through DONA International. Full website with information about my doula services coming soon!