The ancient Greek word “doula” is today used to refer to “a woman experienced in childbirth who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to the mother before, during and just after childbirth.”When doulas attend births, labors are shorter and there are fewer complications, decreasing the need for forceps, vacuum extractors or labor-inducing drugs. Babies born without these interventions are healthier and tend to breastfeed more easily.Giving birth to a baby is so much more than a physical phenomenon; it engages parents-to-be in a transformational emotional experience. Doulas give expecting parents more control over their birthing choices, develop greater self-confidence, and increase feeling of security.Specialties: A doula who accompanies a woman in labor mothers the mother, taking care of her emotional needs throughout childbirth. A doula also provides support and suggestions for partners that can enhance their experiences of birth. Doulas are educated and knowledgeable about childbirth and the postpartum experience. They are advocates and a listening ear for birthing mothers, as well as facilitators to her partner