Preparing for  Birth is like preparing to climb Mount Everest, but with much more chance of success and a lot more warmth!  When climbing Everest, a Sherpa is an essential part of your team. They know the landscape, the climate and remain calm and alert.   In Birth, a doula is like a sherpa.  The doula is familiar with the location, the people and the physiology, remaining calm and alert, guiding and supporting you.


This article was originally posted here in 2014 and updated in 2018