Our postpartum doulas assist families in adjusting to life with a newborn after birth. They offer hands-on support with infant care, recovery guidance for mothers, and emotional reassurance.
Doula Services
Compassionate Support for Expecting & New Parents
At Ayan Maternity, every parent deserves a safe, informed, empowered birth and postpartum experience. Our doula services provide continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to expecting and new parents, ensuring they receive the care and advocacy they need during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum.
What is a Doula?
A doula is a trained professional who provides non-medical support to parents before, during, and after childbirth. Unlike healthcare providers, doulas focus on emotional reassurance, physical comfort, education, and advocacy, helping families feel more confident and prepared throughout their journey.
Research Shows That Doula-Assisted Births Result In:
Shorter Labor Times
Reduced need for medical interventions during the birthing process
Lower Intervention Rates
Lower rates of C-sections and epidural use
Higher Satisfaction
Higher birth satisfaction and emotional well-being for parents
Breastfeeding Success
Increased breastfeeding success and postpartum support
Who Can Benefit from a Doula?
Everyone! Whether you are a first-time parent, preparing for a second (or third!) child, or experiencing a high-risk pregnancy, having a doula by your side can provide the guidance, comfort, and reassurance you need. We welcome all parents, regardless of background, birth plan, or family structure.
Our Doula Services
Birth Doula Support
Our birth doulas work alongside parents from pregnancy through labor and delivery, providing:
- Prenatal visits to discuss birth plans, comfort techniques, and expectations
- Continuous labor support, including breathing techniques, positioning, and pain management strategies
- Emotional and informational guidance to ensure parents feel empowered during childbirth
- Partner and family involvement strategies to create a supportive birth environment
- Post-birth support with initial bonding, breastfeeding initiation, and postpartum care planning
💙 Every birthing person deserves to feel supported and in control of their experience. Our birth doulas are here to guide you every step of the way.
Postpartum Doula Care
The fourth trimester (the first weeks and months after birth) can be overwhelming. Our postpartum doulas help families transition into parenthood with personalized, in-home support, including:
- Infant care assistance (diapering, bathing, feeding guidance, soothing techniques)
- Breastfeeding & lactation support to ensure a smooth nursing journey
- Emotional support to help manage postpartum recovery and mental well-being
- Household assistance, including light meal prep and organization
- Sibling and partner support, helping the whole family adjust to the new dynamic
💙 With our postpartum doula care, you don’t have to navigate parenthood alone. We’re here to nurture and support you.
Specialized Doula Services
We recognize that every family has unique needs, and we offer additional doula services, including:
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Teen & Young Parent Doula Support
Specialized guidance for young mothers navigating pregnancy and postpartum care
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Culturally Inclusive Birth Support
Doulas who understand and respect cultural traditions in childbirth and parenting
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Bereavement & Loss Support
Compassionate care for families experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss
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Workplace & Career Transition
Helping parents navigate returning to work postpartum