A doula provides emotional, mental and practical support during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period. A doula doesn’t perform medical procedures — she supports you with presence, attention and knowledge. She is experienced in the physiology and emotions of normal birth. During pregnancy she helps you prepare for birth and parenthood. During labour she offers continuous presence — emotional, physical and informational support; massage and comfort measures; suggests positions; and helps create the most supportive environment for you and your partner.

Midwives have medical training and are responsible for clinical care (monitoring, examinations, medications and reporting to the obstetrician). Hospital midwives usually work in shifts; community/home-birth midwives attend planned home births. A doula, by contrast, is chosen by the family, is independent of institutions, and focuses on continuous non-clinical support. Her support doesn’t end with birth — she can also be present in the early postpartum period if you need it.

I regularly accompany births at Kenézy Hospital and at the University Clinic’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, in line with hospital policy.

Yes — when a qualified midwife is present. My doula role is the same: continuous emotional, physical and informational support throughout labour.

Yes, in Debrecen and several nearby towns I offer in-home postpartum support: help with early breastfeeding, newborn care and your recovery — we agree details when you contact me.

As early as you can — even in early pregnancy. That gives us time to get to know each other, ask questions and prepare together for birth.

Absolutely — I recommend it. Preparing together strengthens your connection and helps your partner support you confidently during labour.

We talk in a calm, safe space about your questions and plans. I share practical tips and offer emotional support. Consultations can be in person or online.

I collaborate with a small team of doulas and we provide cover for one another. If I’m at another birth or ill, you will still have doula support. During preparation, you’ll have a chance to meet my colleagues as well.

In theatre, I support and inform the partner and help encourage early skin-to-skin between baby and dad. After the operation I stay with the mother; until she can get up (usually ~8 hours later) I help with early breastfeeding, bonding and comfort.