What is a pregnancy loss doula?
A pregnancy loss doula is a woman who supports a mother during a pregnancy loss. The doula provides a variety of services for the mother and her family including a shoulder to cry on, information regarding miscarriage, help with basic household duties (such as meals, cleaning, and taking care of older children), and helping family and friends understand what the mother is going through and how they can best help her among other things. A pregnancy loss doula is available to the mother before the miscarriage (when things are suspected to be wrong), during the actual time of miscarriage, and after the miscarriage. Having solid emotional support and being able to talk with someone who has been through the same experience can be a tremendous help to a mother dealing with a pregnancy loss.
