Loving Hearts & Hands Doulas, Inc.

What is a Doula?

Doula is a Greek word that generally means "mother's helper". A doula provides support to the mother before, during and after childbirth.

What a doula does...

A doula provides labor support to the mother during childbirth by assisting her with relaxation techniques that can help decrease the need for epidurals, cesarean sections, and episiotomies; and can also decrease the occurance of possible injuries such as tearing or hernia. After the birth, the doula provides the mother emotional support, breastfeeding support, and assistance with older siblings. She also assists with meal preparation, shopping and errands, light housekeeping, laundry, and care of the newborn(s) - both during the day, as well as overnight.

Who we are...

Loving Hearts & Hands Doulas, Inc. is a group of doulas from the Philadelphia area who are devoted to assisting mothers during their wonderful, life-changing experience. Most of us also have children of our own, and have become committed to ensuring that new parents are given an opportunity to be nurtured, guided and supported thru what can be a very confusing and overwhelming time. Loving Hearts & Hands Doulas, Inc. welcomes the opportunity to assist you in the following areas:           * postpartum support                 * labor support           * hypnobirthing                           * parenting education           * antepartum support           * breastfeeding support           * infant and toddler care We also offer gift certificates, as well as a wide variety of products for mom and baby, such as:           * breast pumps           * baby carriers           * natural skin care           * cloth diapers and diaper covers           * hand-crocheted baby blankets           * books, videos, and much more!

To find out more...

You may contact us by e-mail: mydoula@LovingHearts-n-Hands.net, or by phone: (215) 840-5540, Monday thru Friday, 9am-6pm.