Midwest End-of-Life Doula Collective

WHAT IS A DOULA?

A doula is a non-medical professional who cares for an ill person physically,
emotionally, and/or spiritually during end-of-life. A doula can: provide support and
care, reassert that dying is normal, help improve remaining quality of life, offer
comfort before and after death, reduce caregiver burnout, sit vigil, create end-of-
life plans or preplans, assist with Advance Care Directives and wishes, facilitate
family mediation, funeral plan and provide body disposition options/alternatives,
offer grief counseling/bereavement support, educate and advocate, create a
network of support, be a companion, provide valuable resources, etc.