Additional Resources

These links to articles and organizations provide further information on the benefits and services of doulas, and other resources related to pregnancy and childbirth.

Dads & Doulas: Key Players on Mother's Labor Support Team (article from Doulas of North America; in PDF format)

Effects of Birth Doula Support (article from Doulas of North America; in PDF format)

Should you hire a labor coach or doula? (from Fisher Price's Parenting Resource Center)

Mystery surrounds increase in rate of premature births (from the Seattle Times)

Doulas of North America

Pacific Association of Labor Support (PALS)

Puget Sound Region Childbirth Resources from PALS

Parent Information & Resource Center Online (from Children's Home Society of Washington)