As I get to know the local doulas here, I am excited about their future as an extimated 700 births will take place this year. We have the support of many and have to prove ourselves to a few, but the future is bright indeed! I am excited too for the contribution of doula support to both birthing parents and L&D nurses who work so hard every day. By providing continuous support through labour and through the first hours after the birth, doulas provide an important aspect of care that frees nurses to fulfill their role as medical professionals. Nurses and doctors are then better focus on the medical care they provide. The more I work in the healthcare field, the more appreciation I have for the hard work nurses do every day.