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The ABC/GALS Project matches Any Baby Can clients who want labor support with a trained GALS volunteer who provides them with  emotional and physical support throughout the birth experience.
 
GALS labor support companions provide encouragement and support to the birthing woman, help her stay comfortable with non-medical comfort measures, and help her to have an empowering birth experience. GALS volunteers do not take the place of medical providers and they do not make decisions for the client.
 The ABC/GALS project is designed to create a continuum of care for ABC clients during their pregnancy and labor.
 
The GALS labor support companion works with the client's Any Baby Can case manager throughout the pregnancy and labor to best serve the client and enhance existing prenatal and postpartum services. Services include a minimum of 2 prenatal visits (at least 1 with case manager or nurse), attending the birth, and at least 1 postpartum visit with case manager.  GALS labor support companions provide educational information to prepare for labor and birth and to enhance breastfeeding and parenting.
ABC/GALS project volunteers are committed to their clients and understand the importance of their responsibilities.
 
If you want to learn more about volunteering for the ABC/GALS project please read the Volunteer Responsibilities Agreement and email GALS@givingaustinlaborsupport.org. All volunteers are required to complete a volunteer application and background check and attend specialized trainings focused on providing labor support to Any Baby Can clients.