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... is a Greek word referring to a woman servant.
The word has come to mean a woman, trained and experienced in childbirth, who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to the mother before, during, and after childbirth. The wisdom and support of experienced women mentoring other women is an ancient tradition and has been recognized worldwide.
- Empowering You to Birth in Awareness -
Providing Doula care for Families in the Sherwood Park & Edmonton area
What people are saying...
“Tara’s presence before, during and after the birth of my third son made an incredible difference… During the delivery, Tara was very supportive of every decision I made and worked well with my obstetrician…Because she was there to tend to my needs, my husband was able to relax and actually enjoy the miracle of birth…Out of the three births I have experienced, Tara’s presence made the last on the most peaceful by far.”
Karen Perkins
“As a nurse, I felt that I was well educated with the medical aspect of birth but I was eager to see how Tara could help me cope with the pain during labour…Tara helped me to find a rhythm through each contraction which enabled my body to do what it needed to do…Her calming presence and constant encouragement helped me believe I could make it through each contraction, even when it felt impossible…Without her, I don’t know that I could have made it without medication.”
Tannis Magnus
Member of the Doula Association of Edmonton
