"I highly recommend doulas.  I could not have done it myself."--a father

 

"I was pleased that she seemed to know when to step in and when to have my husband help."--a mother

Dads and Doulas

Precious Birth Doula Service: providing physical, emotional, and informational support before, during, and just after childbirth. Shari Saldana, CD (DONA). Birth Doula. Serving the Portland Oregon Metropolitan Area. 503-936-9445.Are you a father that wants to be actively involved, welcoming his new baby and supporting the mother?

Are you concerned that you may not remember all that your learned in your childbirth education classes when the time comes? 

Are you wondering who will relieve you in the event of a long labor?

A doula's presence and skills can help fathers experience this special time with confidence by providing information, reassurance, and guidance if needed when supporting the mother.