Our Philosophy

We believe birth is a normal process, and that birth matters.  How you birth your baby, how your baby enters this world matters not just for you, but also your babe.  We believe birthing people and babies have a right to evidence based practice.  Sometimes, interventions are needed, and if that should arise we believe that the birthing person has a right to informed consent.  We believe that healthy people birthing healthy babies can birth their babies however they wish. Above all, you deserve respectful care, a Nola Nesting doula and a peaceful, loving birth experience.

What is a Doula?

A Nola Nesting doula offers you support during your pregnancy and throughout your labor and birth experience.  Your healthcare provider, your family, they are all there to care for you in their own capacity, but may not be continuously available and have other roles to fill.  A doula’s focus is on continuous support throughout labor.  Doulas work closely with partners to give the birthing person the optimal support team they deserve. A doula is there for you, with you on this journey to parenthood by offering you emotional and physical support. Doulas do not offer medical care or make medical decisions.  It is our job to support you as you welcome your newest family member.  We are there to help you have the loving, gentle birth experience you deserve.

We believe every New Orleans family deserves a doula, whatever type of birth you are planning.  Nola Nesting Birth Doula attended births have shorter labors with fewer complications and healthier babies who breastfeed more easily.  However and wherever you plan to birth your baby, you deserve support and love.