Doula (pronounced "doola") is a Greek word meaning
"woman servant or caregiver".
It now refers to an experienced woman who offers emotional and practical support to a woman (or couple) before, during and after childbirth. A doula believes in "mothering the mother" - enabling a woman to have the most satisfying and empowered time that she can during pregnancy, birth and the early days as a new mum. This type of support also helps the whole family to relax and enjoy the experience
Find out more about how our network works, the role of the doula and read more about the local doulas working in the Peterborough area. We also work together to host the Peterborough Positive Birth Group as part of The Positive Birth Movement.
"woman servant or caregiver".
It now refers to an experienced woman who offers emotional and practical support to a woman (or couple) before, during and after childbirth. A doula believes in "mothering the mother" - enabling a woman to have the most satisfying and empowered time that she can during pregnancy, birth and the early days as a new mum. This type of support also helps the whole family to relax and enjoy the experience
Find out more about how our network works, the role of the doula and read more about the local doulas working in the Peterborough area. We also work together to host the Peterborough Positive Birth Group as part of The Positive Birth Movement.