Doulas

Coming Soon: Stony Brook Doula Partnership

In conjunction with Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook Midwives are happy to announce their very own Doula service - Stony Brook Doula Partnership. 

A doula is a non-clinical professional who provides physical, emotional, and informational support to pregnant people and their partners before, during, and after childbirth. The goal of a doula is to ensure that the birthing person feels safe, empowered, informed, respected, and heard throughout their experience.

The benefits of having a doula include:

• Improved birth outcomes
• Reduced cesarean rates
• Shorter labor times
• Less use of pain medication
• Increased breastfeeding success
• Enhanced emotional support and reduced stress
• Greater sense of control and empowerment
• Better communication with medical staff
• Support for the partner or other family members

Studies have shown that having a doula present during childbirth can have a positive impact on both the mother's and the baby's health, as well as the overall birth experience.

For more information, please contact Marianna Lawrence.

Long Island Doula Association
(631) 574-2205

*Disclaimer: Since we do not have personal experience with all of the above named individuals. We recommend you interview and check credentials and experience level before hiring a Doula. Use your own best judgment.

New Mother's Group