A Conversation with Katie Hamilton

Katie Hamilton of mamanurtured.com is a certified doula, lactation consultant, and a La Leche League leader. She also was the doula for my daughter’s birth in December 2013. A local to the South Bay, Katie is an incredible resource to pregnant women and new moms. Hope you enjoy reading our Q and A below!

What is a doula, anyway?

Katie, my doula, holding my hand right after Pippa was born

A doula is a term for a woman who helps another woman in childbirth. It comes from the ancient Greek and it literally means “a woman who serves.” Before our hospital-centric model, women birthed children at home with the help of midwives and doulas.