LCHC now offers doula services to all pregnant patients!* A doula is a non-medical professional who provides emotional, physical, and informational support to individuals and families during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. The doula’s role complements the medical team (doctors, midwives, and nurses) as well as any partner or family support a patient may have. They work together to ensure a positive and supported experience for the patient.

*You must be receiving your prenatal care at LCHC to qualify.

Doulas provide:

  • Emotional Support - Doulas offer a calm and reassuring presence. They help manage anxiety and stress and help the patient feel empowered and confident in their choices.

  • Physical Support - Doulas offer comfort measures to help with the physical challenges of labor and delivery.

  • Informational Support - A doulas’s role is not to make decisions for their patient, but to provide them with evidence-based information to make informed choices. They act as a resource and guide.

  • Advocacy - Doulas help the patient communicate effectively with the medical team, ensuring the patient’s voice is heard and respected and that the right to informed consent is upheld.

A doula does not perform clinical tasks such as: giving medical advice, performing clinical assessments or medical procedures, monitoring the patient’s or baby’s health, delivering the baby, or making medical decisions.

If you’re interested in getting connected with a doula, speak with your provider at your next visit or reach out to the doula team directly at 872-588-3470 or doulas@lawndale.org.

Meet our Doulas!

Carol Canada

Gloria Ramos

Siearra Marsh

 

Emily Laning

Amin Bradley

Gloria Gomez

Postpartum Support Group

Our doula team also offers a postpartum support group for anyone looking for a welcoming place to talk about their postpartum experience and find guidance and community in that season of life. The group meets every Thursday from 10am-12pm at our 3750 W Ogden Avenue location.

Interested in joining our team?

If you are a trained doula interested in volunteering with us, please email doulas@lawndale.org so we can connect with you. If you are interested in working as a doula at LCHC, please check our current job openings to see if there is a role available.