When I tell people that I am a Childbirth Educator, a common response is- "Oh, the classes with the breathing exercises?" Even though breathing is one of the many topics covered in class, I feel like its importance is often overlooked. In essence, it activates your parasympathetic nervous system- which is also the simplest way to describe what Birth Doulas do, too! Of all the many things that Birth Doulas do before and during a birth, the main goal is to help you feel relaxed