What makes a doula “pro-life”?

To me, being pro-life means not only valuing and supporting you, but valuing and supporting your baby before, during, and after birth. Sadly, our society often doesn’t recognize the humanity and value of babies in the womb. My goal as your doula is to celebrate the journey you and your baby have been on for the last several months and join you as you prepare for the next milestone in your baby’s life. After all, birth is not the beginning of your baby’s life, but the next step forward.

It is sadly becoming more and more common for doulas to lose sight of their primary mission of supporting moms and babies. Many doulas now vocally support abortion, and an increasing number are beginning to offer abortion doula services – that is, accompanying women to abortion appointments to support them in the decision to kill their child.

As a pro-life doula, I reject these practices as antithetical to what it means to be a doula. If you also recognize the inherent dignity and value of human life in the womb and want someone on your birth team who you know shares your values, please consider bringing me on as your doula!

Also, if you are experiencing a difficult pregnancy situation and need support, please feel free to reach out to me even if you aren’t looking to hire a doula. I am happy to help connect you to resources and support in your area, regardless of where you live.