Are doulas only useful if planning an un-medicated birth?

Birth Works doulas can certainly help with a planned medicated birth!  Your doula will meet with you prenatally 4-6 times to get to know you and your partner.  During those meetings your doula will spend time listening to your vision of the perfect birth experience, and help you to write a birth plan.  One of the most important decisions you can make during pregnancy is your choice of doctor.  Your doula can give you recommendations of doctors who are very woman-friendly and open to your specific birth plan.  

The American Pregnancy Association states that "the presence of a doula can be beneficial no matter what type of birth you are planning. Many women do report needing fewer interventions when they have a doula, but the role of the doula is to help you have a safe and pleasant birth, not to choose your type of birth. For women who know they want a medicated birth, the doula still provides emotional support, informational support and comfort measures to help the women through labor and the administration of medications. Doulas can work alongside medication by helping mom deal with possible side effects and filling in the gap that medication may not cover; rarely does medication take all discomfort away."

~We have Birth Works doulas who service all of central Arkansas, including Searcy, Cabot, Conway and Little Rock.  Come visit our Little Rock office and let us help you get started toward your beautiful birth!~