Doula FAQs: Common Questions About Birth Doulas
Doula FAQs. A birth doula answers questions about what doulas do, how they support partners, and what doula support looks like for epidurals, inductions, and unmedicated births.
5 Ways to Reduce Risk of Tearing During Birth
Tearing can happen during birth, but there are evidence-based ways to lower your risk of more significant tears. Learn five practical ways to protect your perineum during pushing.
Meet Shauna Davis: Birth Doula Serving Woodstock & the Chicago Suburbs
Shauna Davis joins The Elgin Doula team as a DONA-certified birth doula serving Woodstock, McHenry, and the Chicago suburbs. Learn about her training, experience, and passion for informed birth!
3 Practical Ways to Prepare for Natural Birth
Natural birth is still possible even if you would describe yourself as “low pain tolerance.” Learn three practical ways to prepare your mind, body, and support system for an unmedicated birth.