More than discussing what is and isn't fair, it's important to help couples recognize that there is this thing
called emotional labor and there is a gendered distribution of it.
Not exact matches
This book is an absolute gem for doulas, but also can be very helpful for the expectant mother to understand how the mind / body, or as Simkins
calls it Psycho -
emotional state, effects
labor.
Labor Plus Package 4 In - Home Prenatal Sessions including: - Prenatal Coaching / Education - Planning for Birth, Written Wishes, etc. - Assist in «Greening» Home for Baby - Prenatal Support by Email & Phone - Access to Free Lending Library Childbirth Class Series including: - 4 weeks of group, interactive learning
Labor Support including: - On -
Call 2 Weeks Pre / Post Due Date - Continuous Physical Support in
Labor - Non-Medical Pain / Comfort Measures - Informational &
Emotional Advocacy - In - Hospital Breastfeeding Support - In - Home Breastfeeding Support 2 In - Home Postnatal Sessions: - 5 hours of Postpartum Care - 1 Overnight Postpartum Shift - Postpartum Birth Experience Counseling - Resourcing and Referrals
Labor Support Package 3 In - Home Prenatal Sessions: - Prenatal Coaching / Education - Discount on Group Childbirth Classes - Planning for Birth, Written Wishes, etc. - Assist in «Greening» Home for Baby - Prenatal Support by Email & Phone - Access to Free Lending Library
Labor Support Including: - On -
Call 2 Weeks Pre / Post Due Date - Continuous Physical Support in
Labor - Non-Medical Pain / Comfort Measures - Informational &
Emotional Advocacy 1 In - Home Postnatal Session: - Postpartum Birth Experience Counseling - Resourcing and Referrals
This seems congruent with a concept
called «
emotional labor» that got my attention after an article was published and shared numerous times on social media.