A doula's job is extremely versatile and ever changing. I find that consistently, one client's needs very greatly from the needs of the next. This is what keeps my job fun and requires me to be continually present and attentive to my clients.
Here is a list of jobs I have done for my clients in the past. If what you are looking for is not on here, please let me know! It may be that someone else has just not thought of it yet.
Someone to stay with you and support you through your entire labor
Comfort measures to help a mother succeed in a natural labor
Partner at childbirth education class
Private prenatal/antenatal yoga instruction
Cloth diapering and or babywearing education
Help with labor positioning
Assurance and assistance for your partner
Physical support and encouragement
Food preparation/pickup
Breastfeeding education, support, and troubleshooting
Light clean up after the birth (homebirths only)
Placenta encapsulation
Guidance and knowledge to assist you through labor and birth
Picture/video taking (when available)