Doula support in Belgium

Doulas provide emotional, physical and informational support to women during pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. Thankfully its getting more and more common to seek doula support – and for hospitals to welcome doulas during birth – and there are many trained and experienced English-speaking doulas who can accompany you on your journey into parenthood, while always respecting your choices and wishes.

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What can a doula offer me?

Having a doula by your side can bring a great deal of comfort and reassurance, whatever stage you are at in your journey. And most doulas are happy to support you in all kinds of situations, including:

  • pre-conception, before you even start trying to conceive
  • trying to conceive (including after a loss)
  • having difficulty conceiving
  • undergoing fertility treatment
  • loss of a baby
  • elective termination
  • pregnancy, including birth preparation
  • labour and birth – read more here
  • postpartum period

Read more about the many ways a doula can support you during pregnancy, birth and early parenting in our article When and how can a doula help me on my journey?

Curious what the research says about doula support? You can find out more in our article What does the research say about doula care?