Many well - documented studies support the benefits of having continuous support from
a doula during childbirth.
Not exact matches
Most
doulas seem to come to this work after an epiphany
during childbirth.
In her 2013 essay, Holding the Space,
doula Aimee Brill speaks of the crucial role that
doulas play
during childbirth.
Both my midwives and the
doula who taught our
childbirth class kept letting us know that being affectionate
during labor could be a big help, and I'm so glad we listened.
Trained and experienced in
childbirth, our role as
doulas is to provide continuous emotional, physical, and informational support
during labor, birth and the immediate postpartum period.
My hope as a
doula and
childbirth educator is to give people a starting point for learning about the power and process of birth and the ability to advocate for themselves before,
during and after the birth process.
Our
doula package includes full
childbirth doula support
during labor and delivery and up to six prenatal and postpartum meeting sessions.
As a
childbirth educator, postpartum
doula, postpartum consultant, infant sleep consultant, AHA CPR instructor, and parenting educator, serving the north King County and south Snohomish County area, I have the expertise to nurture you
during your fourth trimester.
With the knowledge from your researching and your
childbirth classes, combined with the expertise of your
doula at your prenatal meeting, you can create an awesome birth plan that is attractive, to - the - point, and clearly delineates the choices that are most important for you and your partner
during labor.
A
doula is a trained labour companion offering continuous emotional and practical support to a woman (or couple) before,
during and after
childbirth.
Some people hire a private labor coach, or
doula, to assist
during childbirth.
Most often, we hear about labor
doulas, women who assist other women
during childbirth.
A
doula is a birth professional who provides support to expecting families
during pregnancy,
childbirth and postpartum.
Doula: A birth coach or aide who gives continual emotional and physical support to a woman
during labor and
childbirth.
That's why most midwives will assist in a home birth only if the mother is healthy and has had a normal pregnancy, said Natalie Evans, a Chicago - based
doula (someone who provides emotional support
during labor) who teaches
childbirth education.
Doulas can be your best friend, they can help you achieve your personal goals for birth and parenting, and can alleviate the stress from fathers
during childbirth, as well as the mother's stress since she'll no doubt be worried about her partner.
As a birth
doula, I offer continuous emotional and physical support
during labor as well as assistance in obtaining needed information concerning
childbirth.
Doulas are truly amazing and have been credited with many positive side effects, including lower cesarean section rates when they are present as well as higher satisfaction with the birth experience on the part of the women they serve
during childbirth.
As part of my natural
childbirth plans, I also hired a
doula to help out
during labor.
Every presentation and practice session
during the Summit will inspire and inform birth professionals, midwives, lactation consultants, social workers,
childbirth and prenatal yoga teachers, and
doulas.
According to Wikipedia, «A
doula is an experienced, non-medical assistant who provides physical, emotional and informed choice support in prenatal care,
during childbirth and
during the postpartum period.»
As a
childbirth and postpartum
doula, I have first hand seen the benefits to pregnant moms
during pregnancy,
childbirth and
during postpartum period.
Doing one or all of these will enable you to afford a
doula and other extras
during your pregnancy, such as
childbirth classes, placenta encapsulation, and postpartum
doula services.
If the mother knows in advance that her baby will not survive
childbirth, the
doula's goal is to «enter into the space, with a skilled love, to touch the mother in labor, to brush her hair from her face, to offer comfort
during contractions, [and] to aid in the safest and most supportive
childbirth experience,» Faith tells Romper.
Postpartum
doulas can help moms for as long as needed
during the few months after
childbirth.
The role of a
doula is to provide assistance to a mother
during childbirth and
during the postpartum recovery period.
Prior to my work as a therapist, I worked four years full time as a birth
doula helping women and their families
during pregnancy and
childbirth in a variety of settings.
Hypnobirthing and relaxation techniques
during labour may reduce your risk of medical intervention, as does hiring a
doula for
childbirth support.
«I believe that many mothers just feel generally more cared for and less alone
during the experience of
childbirth with the help of a
doula,» Shapiro says.
Did a birth
doula support you
during your
childbirth (s)?
Our
Doulas provide physical and emotional support
during childbirth and early postpartum.
She is a
doula, and passionate about providing holistic care
during childbirth.