
Dads + Doulas: Your Dream Support Team
At The Elgin Doula, we don’t replace partners, we support them. Dads know the birthing person best, and we know birth. Together, we create a calm, confident environment where both parents feel supported.

Is a Birth Plan Just Busywork? (Spoiler: It’s Not.)
Birth plans aren’t just busywork. Even if your provider never reads it, the process of preparing one increases confidence, improves communication, and is linked to higher rates of vaginal birth and birth satisfaction.