DOULA PROGRAM

The Cambridge Birth Center serves a culturally diverse population. Some women are recent immigrants without a family support system nearby. Others have family members working long hours who may not be able to provide the needed support during birth or postpartum. For many different reasons, a women and her baby can feel secure knowing that our doulas can help to make their birth experience a positive one.

The Cambridge Doulas are women trained to help, support, encourage and accompany women during pregnancy, labor, and birth and postpartum, much like a mother or sister would.

Currently we have 17 doulas who speak 10 languages combined. These caring women help make a difference in the lives of mothers and their babies during a very joyous yet challenging time. Our Doula program is supported by grants from the Boston Foundation, the Jesse Cox charitable trust, and the Somerville family network.

Additional services available:

• Nutrition services/WIC
  
• Interpreter services
  
• Social services
  
• Genetic counseling
  
• Referral to medical specialties
  
• HIV counseling
  
• Breast-feeding counseling and support
  
• Childbirth classes
  
• Doula services for labor, birth, and postpartum