"Dedicated to     
education,   enhancement and wellness during the childbearing year." TM

Welcome

The Childbirth Enhancement Foundation (CEF) is a nonprofit organization who is dedicated to education, enhancement, and wellness during the childbearing years.  CEF specializes in community and hospital based childbirth assistant/doula programs, providing certified childbirth assistants to those who desire to have a positive birth experience.  In addition to our consumer services, CEF offers one of the most comprehensive training and certification programs for childbirth assistants/doulas in the nation.

A childbirth assistant,  a.k.a. doula, is a
healthcare professional who provides non-medical support and care through education, guidance and counseling. She promotes a healthy pregnancy and active participation during the childbearing year.

A childbirth assistant provides prenatal and postpartum visits. She helps the mother and her partner to create a plan for birth and, once labor has begun, offers continuous care through the birthing experience. A Doula complements the mothers partner's coaching style, encouraging and supporting both of them throughout their journey of labor, birth and newborn breastfeeding.