A doula is a great resource during pregnancy, birth, and even postpartum. They offer both you and your partner support, serve as a resource and cheerleader, and can work in any birthing environment. Doulas can also support you through experiences such as trying to conceive or having a stillbirth or miscarriage.
Thank you to Lovelace Health System for sponsoring this guide.
Expecting a baby is an exciting and life-changing journey. Lovelace would like to make your experience as memorable and stress-free as possible by helping you navigate your healthcare. No matter your insurance or birthing plan, our Labor of Love program offers you access to no-cost pregnancy perks and assistance finding a provider or insurance.
When it comes time to deliver, you can expect exceptional, comfortable, and convenient care. Throughout labor and delivery at Lovelace Women’s Hospital, new parents stay in one of our private birthing suites. Equipped with the latest technology, each room is designed for a relaxed and comfortable birthing experience.
In the event your baby is born prematurely or needs special care, our state-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is here to serve you. Our on-site NICU offers 24/7 skilled medical and nursing staff who care for infants as young as 23 weeks of gestation in a quiet, home-like environment.
We are excited to be part of your prenatal care and delivery so that your experience is as safe, healthy, and pleasant as possible.
For more information on our Lovelace birthing services, call 505-727-7677.
What is a doula?
Think of doulas as birth experts who guide people through their birth journey. They provide continuous, one-on-one care, as well as evidence-based information, physical and emotional support to birthing people and their partners.
During early labor, doulas often meet with their clients when labor is consistent, but before it’s time to head to the hospital or before the homebirth midwife arrives. As labor progresses, at the hospital or at home, doulas advocate for their patients, communicate birth plans, ease pain, and take care of mom during and after labor.
There are also postpartum doulas who are trained to help during the immediate months after birth, known as the fourth trimester.
I had a doula with all three of my births, and I highly recommend them, especially for first-time moms. My husband does too!
During my first labor, I had intense back labor because baby was turned sideways, pressing his head on my spine. My doula helped my husband and me with labor positions that encouraged baby to turn into a more optimal birth position. She pressed on my hips during contractions to ease the back pain and made sure I ate and drank to keep up my energy. I was able to have the unmedicated birth I dreamed of, and baby and I were healthy and happy, all thanks to our doula.
We have compiled a list below of doulas in the Albuquerque area that can serve as your birthing bestie.
Angel Touch Doula
Check out their website to submit a form for more information.
Baby Knows Breast
Visit their website for more information.
Enchanted Moments Birth Services
Doulas of the Southwest
A group of birth and postpartum doulas serving Albuquerque and the surrounding areas.
Motherhood Wellness of New Mexico
Check out their website to find out what services are right for you.
New Life Birth Services
Offers birth and postpartum doula support, placenta encapsulation, and lactation services.
Rooted Birth Services
Offers doula services, lactation support, prenatal yoga classes, and childbirth education.
Soothing Presence Birth Services
Offers birth and postpartum doula services and placenta encapsulation.
Sunrise Birth
Offering birth and postpartum doula services.
41 Wellness
Offering birth and postpartum doula services, placenta encapsulation and childbirth and infant care education.
Doulas are a great resource. It’s never a bad idea to have extra support for you, your partner, and your baby. Call a doula to help!
For more pregnancy and postpartum resources, make sure to check out our Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy & Postpartum in the Albuquerque Area.
