Doulas in TV and Movies: Fiction vs. Reality

Doulas are more than side characters. Read how media influences birth expectations and what you should know about real-life doula care. When doulas are misrepresented in media, parents might assume we are only for certain types of births (like home births) or that we are unnecessary in a hospital setting. In reality, doulas are for everyone, whether you’re planning an unmedicated birth, an epidural, or a scheduled cesarean.