Doulas DO:

• Offer education, nonjudgmental support, and companionship
  during the postpartum period.
• Assist with newborn care, family adjustment, meal preparation and light
  household tidying.
• Offer evidence-based information on infant-feeding, emotional and
  physical recovery from childbirth, infant soothing, coping skills for new
  parents, and make appropriate referrals when necessary.
• Run necessary errands: shopping, pharmacy, etc.
• Help with care of other siblings.
• Accompany mother and infant to doctor appointments.
• Assist with the care of multiples.
• Assist with baby wearing

Doulas DON’T:

• Perform medical care such as diagnosis or treatment.
• Pressure parents to adhere to a particular style of baby care.
• “Take over” baby care for mother or father.