Print this Page Maternity & Newborn Services & Programs Labor & Delivery NICU Newborn Hearing Screening Baby Friendly Family Birth Center Pre-Registration Breastfeeding Breastfeeding Support Breastfeeding FAQs Returning to Work/School Breastfeeding Basics Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding Breastfeeding in the NICU Breastfeeding Multiples Grand Expectations Family Education Program Maternity Classes News, Events & Media News Events Locations & Contact Request a Doula Family Birth Plan Form UMC offers doulas free of charge to mothers giving birth at UMC. A doula is a specially trained labor companion. A doula’s duty is to provide a continuous source of comfort, encouragement and support during labor. They can help with relaxation techniques and breathing exercises, offer advice on labor positions and more. A doula is also your birth advocate. Before your due date, your doula will educate you about the process of labor and delivery, with the goal of making it less scary and more comfortable so you’re empowered to take a more active role in your birth. Want to request a doula for your birth at UMC? Just fill out the form below. Meet Our Doulas Susan Swafford Bently, CLC and Doula Sarah Bohn, Doula Cara Caudle, IBCLC and Doula Cassie Thomas Fuller, Doula Pauline Mills, Doula Mindy Morris, Doula Michelle Murphy, CLC and Doula Penny Willis, CLC and Doula Request a Doula Name Expected due date Email example@example.com Phone number 123-1234-567 Doctor's Name Request a Specific Doula - Select - Susan Swafford Bently, CLC and Doula Sarah Bohn, Doula Cara Caudle, IBCLC and Doula Cassie Thomas Fuller, Doula Pauline Mills, Doula Mindy Morris, Doula Michelle Murphy, CLC and Doula Penny Willis, CLC and Doula Additional Notes Submit