Doula: a professional, experienced woman who provides emotional, physical, informational and practical support to prenatal, laboring or postpartum women. Presence of a doula has been proven to lessen the pain of labor and delivery and significantly reduce the risk of postpartum depression.
Resources

FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions Moms Want to Know

FAV LINKS

DONA Organization

Doula Networks of Northeast Ohio
An alliance of professionals committed to furthering the cause of labor
and postpartum support for birthing women

WHY DO I NEED A DOULA?
From the Expectant Mother's Guide

WHAT IS A BIRTH PLAN?
From Birthing Naturally.com

STAGES OF LABOR
From Baby Center.com

NECESSITIES FOR BRINGING HOME BABY
From the Expectant Mother's Guide

LIFE'S GREATEST MIRACLE
From NOVA- videos about creation of life - From conceptiion to birth