A MAIA Doula’s Role: Your Partner Through Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond
Pregnancy and parenthood are life-changing journeys, filled with awe, joy, and—let’s be honest—a fair share of questions and challenges. At MAIA House, we understand the complexity of these transitions, which is why we offer unwavering support through our dedicated doula services. Whether you’re preparing to welcome your first child or expanding your family, our doulas are here to guide, support, and empower you every step of the way.
A Doula is Your Guide and Advocate:
Always By Your Side
From the moment you discover you’re pregnant, a MAIA House doula becomes your steady presence on your journey. Pregnancy is a transformative time, and we believe it takes a village. That’s why our doulas collaborate seamlessly with mother-centric OBGYNs and birth care providers, ensuring your care is cohesive, personalized, and entirely focused on you. .
Our support doesn’t stop there. We connect you with our trusted network of specialists— physiotherapists, lactation consultants, and other professionals— tailored to your preferences and goals. With virtual check-ins via phone, email, and WhatsApp, and in-person consultations, we’re here to make you feel informed and supported at every step of the way.
What sets us apart? Your MAIA House doula isn’t just a part of your team; she’s your advocate.
While medical staff may come and go, your doula remains your constant – ensuring your voice is heard, your questions answered, and your choices respected. With us by your side, you’ll feel confident, empowered, and ready to embrace the birth you envision.
A Doula is Dedicated to You:
Your Birth, Your Baby, Your Way
At MAIA House, your journey begins with two personalized prenatal sessions, designed to lay the foundation for a birth experience you feel empowered by. . In these sessions, we:
Understand your vision by exploring your childbirth preferences,
Prepare a tailored birth map that reflects your unique needs and goals.
Share practical guidance on setting up your home for your baby’s arrival.
These sessions seek to equip you with the clarity and confidence to navigate your birth journey on your terms. . Beyond preparation, your doula supports you with practical logistics, such as creating a day-of-birth plan, deciding the right time to head to the hospital, and providing hands-on guidance for labor .
From the moment you’re with us, your village at MAIA House wraps around you – guiding, uplifting, and empowering you to embrace the birth story that awaits you.
A Doula is a WhatsApp Ping Away:
On Call, Always Connected
From the moment you engage MAIA House, your doula is available to answer all of your questions. Starting at 30-32 weeks of pregnancy, you’ll join a dedicated WhatsApp group with your doula team – your direct line to real-time support. Whether it’s soothing worries, or offering guidance during early labor, your doulas are just a message away. From 37 weeks onward, we are on call 24/7, ready to provide the care and reassurance exactly when you need it most.
A Doula is Your Internet Filter:
Trustworthy Expertise at Your Fingertips
Pregnancy brings a flood of advice – some helpful, some conflicting, and some downright overwhelming! At MAIA House, your doula cuts through the noise, guiding you toward trusted, evidence-based resources so that you can make clear, informed decisions without the stress of endless Google rabbit holes.
MAIA House doulas are not just compassionate caregivers – they’re highly trained professionals certified by leading organizations like DONA®, Childbirth International, and Evidence-Based Birth® Academy. With expertise in Optimal Maternal Positioning®, Birth Cartography®, and the Franklin Method® biomechanics, we provide you with guidance rooted in science but tailored to your unique needs.
When you choose MAIA House, you combine the expertise of leading scientific bodies of thought surrounding birth with the care of compassionate hands – deeply invested in you, your baby and your journey.
A Doula Stays With You Through Labor:
Support That Never Wavers
Labor is a deeply personal experience, and having the right support can make all the difference. Wherever you choose to give birth – at home, in a hospital, or at a birth centre – your MAIA House doula is by your side, offering tailored physical, emotional, and informational support that adapts to your unique needs.
Physically, your doula is there to bring relief and reassurance. From counter-pressure and calming massage to guided breathing and optimal labor positioning, they offer proven techniques to ease discomfort and move through each stage of labor with confidence.
Emotionally, they are your anchor. In moments that feel overwhelming, your doula provides calm reassurance, real-time coaching, and unwavering encouragement. They also guide your partner, empowering them to step into their role with confidence and connection, turning labor into a truly shared experience. Research has shown the power of continuous doula support – fewer Cesareans, more spontaneous vaginal deliveries, and reduced reliance on pain medications. But beyond the data, it’s about the continuity of care: having another person you trust by your side, grounding you in calm and strength as you welcome your baby into the world.
With MAIA House, you’re never alone. Your doula brings expertise, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to making your birth experience one of confidence, connection and care.
Doula’s Work Extends Beyond Birth: Postpartum Care Tailored to You
The birth of your baby is not the end of your journey together – it’s the beginning of a beautiful new chapter. At MAIA House, the support we offer continues long after delivery, ensuring you feel confident and cared for as you transition into your new life as a parent. .
As part of our Labor and Birth Doula package, your doula stays with you for up to two hours immediately after delivery, helping you and your baby settle in. From there, you have two follow-up sessions focusing on breastfeeding, emotional support, and practical advice for early parenthood. Our services come to an end when your baby turns 8 weeks old.
Our Postpartum Doula package is for families who know they want longer, continuous support for the postpartum period. Your MAIA House postpartum doula will meet you once prenatally to put plans and strategies in place for your baby’s arrival. After birth, you have three postnatal sessions as well as continuous Whatsapp support for up to 16 weeks postpartum. You can make it through those early long nights knowing that you always have someone to lean on. .
Your doula is there to guide you through the early days with your baby – whether it’s teaching newborn care, offering emotional encouragement, or even assisting with light household tasks. . This tailored care is about more than just easing your load; it’s about building your confidence, reducing decision fatigue, and ensuring you feel supported every step of the way.
Discover the Right Support for Your Journey
Every birth, every postpartum experience, and every family’s needs are unique. At MAIA House, our doulas offer compassionate, evidence-based guidance to help you navigate this transformative time with confidence and ease.
📞 Book a complimentary discovery call to explore how we can support you—whether you're preparing for birth, embracing postpartum, or seeking reassurance along the way.
