Abortion Doula Support

An abortion doula provides trained emotional, physical, and informational support for healthcare experiences. A doula listens and responds to the individual needs of a person to make them feel safe and at ease. We aim to provide non-judgemental, continuous support.  We also believe that people do not need to be alone in their decision and abortion does not need to be stigmatized.

Examples:

• Remind you to breathe through uncomfortable moments

• Explain what is happening

• Squeeze/hold your hand

• Talk about anything not abortion, distraction

• Assist in recovery: bring blankets, cool cloth, hot pads, water

• Sit quietly

Support is provided before, during and after the following procedures:

• Surgical procedure

• Medical termination

• Medical induction

• Medical pill abortion

• Laminaria placement