Whether you are a first-time parent or not, a doula has the ability to radically alter your birth experience. Offering wisdom and knowledge, doulas help individuals navigate stress, challenges, and the many unknowns of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. Simply having the non-judgmental, supportive presence of a doula in the room improves birth outcomes and reduces the need for medical intervention in labor by 56%. Monitoring the physical and psychological well-being of the mother throughout the childbearing cycle, doulas serve as advocates for patient autonomy.