Mission Statement
Doulas of Lane County is a group of professionally trained doulas who work within evidence-based standards of practice. Our mission is to enhance the physical, emotional. psychological and spiritual health of mothers, babies, and families through education and loving support during pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood.
The doulas of the Doulas of Lane County connect with other birth professionals to promote mother-friendly childbirth practices and to increase women's access to professional labor support.
The Doulas of Lane County sponsor events and publications to inform the community about the roles and benefits of doula care in the childbearing and postpartum experience.
The mission is four-fold:
~ To increase public awareness about women's options in childbirth.
~ To provide a referral service to the community to promote access to doulas.
~ To provide continuing education and mutual support to it's members.
~ To network with other birth-related professionals.
We abide by the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics of the following national professional organizations:
* DONA International
* Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators (ALACE)
* Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA)
* Birth Arts International (BAI)
The doulas of the Doulas of Lane County connect with other birth professionals to promote mother-friendly childbirth practices and to increase women's access to professional labor support.
The Doulas of Lane County sponsor events and publications to inform the community about the roles and benefits of doula care in the childbearing and postpartum experience.
The mission is four-fold:
~ To increase public awareness about women's options in childbirth.
~ To provide a referral service to the community to promote access to doulas.
~ To provide continuing education and mutual support to it's members.
~ To network with other birth-related professionals.
We abide by the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics of the following national professional organizations:
* DONA International
* Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators (ALACE)
* Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA)
* Birth Arts International (BAI)