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Doulas of Eastern Idaho

Doula (doo-luh) n./ trained, professional labor & birth support

Doula (doo-luh) n./ trained, professional labor & birth supportDoula (doo-luh) n./ trained, professional labor & birth supportDoula (doo-luh) n./ trained, professional labor & birth support

"If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to offer it to every 

laboring mother."

​                -John H Kennell, MD

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The word doula literally means "a woman who serves."

Doulas of Eastern Idaho is an organization of doulas who promote the benefits of doula assisted birthing and postpartum care.  We provide a forum of furthering education, networking and idea sharing for the doula community.  Doulas in our organization have a standard of practice that creates continuity of care as we positively influence the childbirth experiences for mothers and families.

A doula is a professional labor support person who provides continuous non-medical emotional support, physical comfort and education to a woman before, during, and after childbirth.  She encourages and promotes self advocacy, informed choices, and quality communication between mother and care providers.  She also offers positive support and guidance to the mother's partner and loved ones as well and is a positive presence in the birth setting.  

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We Are Local Doulas

We serve Families: Doulas of Eastern Idaho is a membership organization of doulas who are dedicated to supporting women and families physically and emotionally through the antepartum, labor, and postpartum periods of childbirth.  We provide education and encouragement to help empower women to make informed birth choices so they can achieve a positive birth experience. 

See benefits of hiring a doula.


We serve Doulas: We provide a professional forum of continuing education, mentoring, networking, and idea sharing for the doula community in Eastern Idaho.  Our organization promotes public awareness of birth and postpartum doulas.  We are dedicated to supporting the growth of the doula profession in our community. See board of directors.


We serve our Community: Because our members adhere to a standard of practice and a code of ethics, our community can expect that the Doulas of Eastern Idaho doula care will act in accordance to the highest standards of professional integrity.  This will benefit families, health care providers and the greater birthing community.

Benefits of Having a Doula for Continuous Labor Support

Continuous support from a doula during labor provides physical and emotional benefits for mothers and health bonuses for their babies.  With less medical interventions, fewer complications, and shorter hospital stays, there may be financial savings as well."

                                           -Harvard Health Letter

Benefits of Hiring a Doula

Questions to Ask A Prospective Birth Doula

  • What training have you had?  (If a doula is certified you may consider checking with the certifying doula organization)


  • What is your philosophy about childbirth and supporting women and their partners through labor?
  • When do you try to join a woman in labor?  Do you come to our home or do you meet us at the place of birth?
  • May we meet with you to discuss our birth plans and the role you will play in supporting me (us) through childbirth?
  • May we call you with questions or concerns before or after the birth?
  • Do you meet with me (us) after the birth to review the labor and answer questions?
  • Do you work with one or more backup doulas for times when you are not available?  May we meet her/them?
  • What is your fee, what does it include, and what are your refund policies?
  • Can you provide references? (Be sure to check the references.)

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Certified and Trained Student Doula Benefits

Membership: $35/year

Benefits include: a personal profile page on the website, mentoring, peer review, networking meetings, backup, and continuing education


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