Lexington Medical Center's Doula Program Helps New Moms

"Lexington Medical Center was the first in the Southeast to start a doula program. As a doula, Helen has been present at births for 15 years. Remembering her own labor helps her do her job.

"'All these things that I do with them that I wished I had someone to just guide me, show me, this is what's going on with your body. Don't run from it; it's okay,' Helen said.  She moves, often without being asked, massaging mom's painful back, moving her into different positions.  The movements help get the baby positioned properly..." ​