Requesting a Doula or Support Person

Requesting a Doula or Support Person | Violet Sheet

Having the right support in the room during labor and birth can change everything. This Violet Sheet helps you name why a doula or support person matters to you, prepare your request, and get clear answers on hospital policy before the big day.

What’s Inside

What’s Inside:

  • Reflection on why a doula/support person matters to you (emotional support, advocacy, cultural reasons, past experience)
  • Space to state your request and reasons clearly
  • Questions to ask about policies, restrictions, and requirements
  • Follow-up tracker for paperwork, next steps, and provider responses
  • Ready-to-use advocacy script