We all have our own experiences, struggles, and journeys. As a doula, you become part of some of the most intimate moments in a person’s life. The role of a doula is to provide emotional, physical, and educational support to a mother who is expecting, is in labor, or has recently given birth. Let’s immerse ourselves into some thought-provoking doula quotes that express this noble profession’s essence beautifully.
“Just as a woman’s heart knows how and when to pump, her lungs to inhale, and her hand to pull back from fire, so she knows when and how to give birth.” – Virginia Di Orio
“We have a secret in our culture, and it’s not that birth is painful. It’s that women are strong.” – Laura Stavoe Harm
“Birth is not only about making babies. Birth is about making mothers–strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and know their inner strength.” – Barbara Katz Rothman
“The power and intensity of your contractions cannot be stronger than you, because it is you.” – Unknown
“The best way to avoid a cesarean is to stay out of the hospital.” – Brooke Sanders Purves
“Birth is the epicenter of women’s power.” – Ani DiFranco
“There is a secret in our culture, and it’s not that birth is painful, it’s that women are strong.” – Laura Stavoe Harm
“Birth matters. It brings us into being, on many levels.” – Ananda Lowe
“In giving birth to our babies, we may find that we give birth to new possibilities within ourselves.” –Myla and Jon Kabat-Zinn
“Birth is not only about making babies. It’s about making mothers – strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and believe in their inner strength.” – Barbara Katz Rothman
“A mother’s love for her child is like nothing else in the world.” – Agatha Christie
“The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new.” – Osho
“The power and intensity of your contractions cannot be stronger than you, because it is you.” – Unknown
“Birth takes a woman’s deepest fears about herself and show her that she is stronger than them.” – Unknown
“There is such a special sweetness in being able to participate in creation.” – Pamela S. Nadav
“Birth is a mystery. Words are not enough.” – Marie O’Connor
“You are constructing your own reality with the choices you make…or don’t make. If you really want a healthy pregnancy and joyful birth, and you truly understand that you are the one in control, then you must examine what you have or haven’t done so far to create the outcome you want.” – Kim Wildner
“You are a woman. You are built for birth. You are a birthing goddess.” – Unknown
“Remember this, for it is as true as true gets: Your body is not a lemon. You are not a machine. The Creator is not a careless mechanic. Human female bodies have the same potential to give birth well as aardvarks, lions, rhinoceri, elephants, moose, and water buffalo. Even if it has not been your habit throughout your life so far, I recommend that you learn to think positively about your body.” – Ina May Gaskin
“Feeling fat lasts nine months but the joy of becoming a mom lasts forever.” – Nikki Dalton
“If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it.” – John H. Kennell, MD
“Mothers using doulas during pregnancy and birth are statistically shown to have better health outcomes.” – Debra Pascali-Bonaro
“Doulas: because every pregnant woman deserves a guide who has been there before and believes in the power and strength of a woman’s body.” – Unknown
“Doulas help make birth better. They are skilled in providing comfort with pain-relief techniques including breathing techniques, relaxation techniques, massage, and laboring positions.” – Debra Pascali-Bonaro
“A doula shares a pregnant woman’s journey in a supportive and loving way – before, during, and after the birth.” – Unknown
Every doula, every mother, every birth has a unique journey, a unique story. Doulas have the privilege of being a part of this beautiful journey. Which quote resonated the most with you? Do you have any personal experiences or quotes you would like to share? We encourage you to share your thoughts and stories in the comments below. Remember, your experiences and wisdom could be a guiding light for others.