What is a doula?

A doula is a trained professional who provides expert guidance to another person through a significant health-related experience such as childbirth, miscarriage, abortion, stillbirth and even dying.

A doula may also provide education and support to a client’s loved ones.

What is a birth doula?

A birth doula is a non-medical professional who prepares a pregnant person via birth education and may also support them emotionally and physically through birth as well.

What’s the difference between a birth doula and midwife?

A midwife is a medically trained professional who cares for the health of mother/birthing person and baby. Their focus is delivery and medical care, while a doula focuses on the emotional support and physical needs of their client. A doula may offer education and resources in preparation for birth along with different comfort measures or help you to find the best birthing position during labor.

What is a postpartum doula?

A postpartum doula, while they may also offer newborn care and education, more so focuses on non-medical aftercare for mother/birthing person and familial integration. They help by supporting the transitioning family during those first 0-3 months after birth.

What is Yoga?

Yoga as we know it today, originates from an ancient Indian practice of combining a set of principles (yamas & niyamas), breath regulation (pranayama), physical poses (asana) and a meditation practice (pratyahara, dharana, & dhyana). The goal of yoga is to reach samadhi or a state of enlightenment that integrates the mind, body and soul.

What Are the benefits of yoga?

A consistent yoga practice could potentially lead to lower levels of stress, more self awareness, mental flexibility, improved range of motion, breathing, energy and much more.

WhEre area do you service?

Bare Bottoms Doula services the Louisville, KY area with emphasis in the West-end communities.