Childbirth is hard work and takes a tremendous amount of effort, but it should not be filled with horror stories and fear. Currently, we live in a culture that often creates unnecessary anxiety in a woman's mind about pregnancy, childbirth and parenting. Traditionally, women turned to experienced and caring women called doulas for physical guidance, information and emotional support as they navigated the transition into motherhood. Birth doulas hold a sacred space for both the woman and her partner during labor, offering encouragement, suggestions for movement and increased comfort for the couple when necessary. Postpartum doulas create a more relaxed home environment allowing both mother and father to transition into their parenthood roles with confidence, hands-on guidance and breastfeeding support. Special Deliveries - Medicine Hat's Premier Doula Service aims to return to this age old practice, which has always recognized that support, education and confidence are essential in the childbearing year. We are committed to helping women trust themselves and their bodies and to approach childbirth and parenting with an empowered focus. We have supported families as doulas in Medicine Hat, Brooks, Taber, Lethbridge and Calgary. Our doulas maintain an outstanding standard of professionalism that is respected throughout the birth community by families, nurses, family physicians and obstetricians. We have been honored to have attended over 1100 births during the last 14 years. "What can we do to help make your birth and postpartum experience all that it can be?"