Call 407-766-2766 anytime with questions about Doula Services.
Orlando Doula, founded in 1990 by Dianne Clark, is a collective of certified birth doulas serving the Orlando and Space Coast areas. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, encouraging, knowledgeable, wholehearted support to mothers and families during pregnancy, through labor and birth, and the postpartum period. Our goal is for you to have a joyful, positive birth experience where you feel respected, safe, and empowered. We walk alongside you as a member of the birth team to help you navigate this process, overcome your fears and worries, and become confident in your ability to give birth. At the heart of everything we do is a calling to serve and we would love to assist you during this momentous time.
*Orlando Doula is not affiliated with “Orlando Doulas”
Prenatal Sessions:
The prenatal sessions are designed to help you become informed and confident about your pregnancy and the childbirth process, and to build a relationship with your doula. Your doula will meet with you and your partner to go over the childbirth process, different stages of labor, comfort measures, and assist you in developing a birth plan.
Labor Support:
Your doula will provide continuous emotional, physical, and informational support to you during labor. She will make use of various time-tested techniques to enhance your labor and provide comfort measures. She will aid in positioning to facilitate labor progression and help with relaxation. She will encourage, educate, and provide emotional support to your partner and family so that they may participate at their comfort level and according to your wishes.
Postpartum Support:
Soon after your birth, your doula will visit you in your home to check on you and to make sure you feel comfortable with your healing and childcare abilities. If desired, she will listen and help you process the birth and discuss your experience. She can assist with lactation advice and if needed we can refer you to a wonderful IBCLC that we have worked with for 30+ years.
Placenta Encapsulation:
Jeanelle Coto, one of our doulas & Placenta Encapsulation Specialist, will pick up your placenta shortly after delivery, bring the necessary equipment to transport it, and will begin the process of encapsulation/tincture. Jeanelle is certified in blood borne pathogen safety and adheres to strict OSHA guidelines during the entire process of the encapsulation/tincture.
Dianne and Brigette were truly a blessing to me and my family! I had two previous births where I felt like what I wanted wasn’t heard and definitely was not executed. On November 20th 2017 Brigette made sure that my vision was seen through. She was so caring, so sweet, everything I needed to get me through my first natural birth. She wouldn’t let me give up. She was a rock star and made me feel like one when it was all said and done. They are forever a part of my family, I wish I had them 5 years ago for my first birthing experience.
-Valerie
I can’t imagine doing labor and delivery without these women! I’ve told all my pregnant friends about my experience. Brigette prepped me and my husband before the birth, she stuck with me through all 36 hours, and she checked in on me and baby girl weeks after. These women love what they do and strive to help moms and babies have the best experience and support possible. Thank you so much Orlando Doulas!
-Heather
I could not have asked for a better support system than these beautiful women. They were there with me before labor, during false labor, the birth of my daughter and after. I’m truly grateful for the knowledge they have bestowed upon me and the strength and courage to deliver a healthy baby. I can’t thank you enough! I highly recommend Orlando Doula.
-Nikki
I had such a great experience with Orlando Doula. I felt supported throughout my pregnancy and through every decision I made during labor. I can’t imagine my delivery or pregnancy without them.
-Emily
We would love to help you have a happy BIRTH day.
Contact us to schedule your free, no obligation consultation.
Remembering Penny Simkin:
May we always work to continue her legacy and mission of improving childbirth and supporting families.
“Through her profound contributions and co-founding of DONA International, Penny has revolutionized doula care and childbirth education across the globe, leaving a legacy that will undoubtedly endure for generations to come.” – DONA International
