It found that births attended by «continuous doula support» — compared to those that weren't — had «lower use of epidural analgesia, less pitocin, fewer mothers developing fever, fewer forceps or vacuum deliveries, and an extremely low number of cesarean deliveries,»
making doula support a relatively «risk - free intervention.»
Not exact matches
I'm currently taking a lactation
support class (taught by RN and IBCLC Gini Baker, who trains many doctors, nurses,
doulas, teachers and other breastfeeding counselors / educators), and it has really opened my eyes to many of the points you
make — including the possible relationship between fertility issues and breastfeeding issues (and between breast augmentation and breastfeeding issues).
Doulas can also
make suggestions in terms of the kind of
support your spouse / partner (s) can offer you throughout your journey to meeting your babe.
A
doula's role is to
support YOUR decisions, not
make recommendations based on what she has done or would do in your same situation.
Continued determination,
support from my husband and family, my LLL Leader, Becky, my
doula and my peers
made this possible.
The paper takes up a small space, but equipping a husband,
doula or other
support person with just what you need to hear can
make a big difference.
Decisions to
make: Baby's doctor; Water birth; Choice of
support team (family, friends,
doula); infant feeding, etc..
My goal as a
doula is to
make sure you have the education, resources and
support during your pregnancy and birth to have that birth experience that you have dreamed of — and can remember with joy.
As a
doula, she is passionate about sharing evidence based information with their clients so they can
make the best decisions for them and then
supporting them every step of the way..
From family and friends, to
doulas and baby nurses, there are a number of
support people available out there and I'd recommend
making securing help a part of your preparations.
I couldn't have
made it through all the home labor without my
doula's gentle suggestions, reassurance, and
support.
This is especially important to us as we will
make sure you always have a well rested
doula supporting you and your birth if you find yourself experiencing a long labour.
As a
doula, you usually take a very quiet role in doing
support, letting the couple work together, while occasionally
making a suggestion as they do other things like massage, spelling partners or fetching ice chips so that the couple can remain together.
Make sure your
doula has experience
supporting early breastfeeding.
Your postpartum
doulas can help
support you as you start your breastfeeding journey and help you find resources and products to
make the process as comfortable as possible.
Like your Birth
Doula, she
supports every choice you
make.
A Postpartum
Doula provides additional
support once you arrive home with your newborn (s), they help you to find your rhythm as new parents by
making sure you are eating and sleeping well.
Doulas provide a unique opportunity for parents to take charge of their baby's birth while receiving the physical and emotional
support they need as they
make the transition to parenthood.
If you want personalized
support, guidance, and resources to help you
make the best decisions for your new family, consider hiring a postpartum
doula!
Making sure all moms have
support and respect during their birth experiences is so meaningful to Kelli and why she is so dedicated to
doula work.
If you are a birth or postpartum
doula who wants to
support new parents to
make confident decisions, the New Parent Educator program will provide many ways to approach the hard questions that parents ask you every day.
Birth Boot Camp
Doulas will provide physical, emotional and informational
support so that a client is empowered to
make her own decisions, resulting in a positive birth experience.
A
doula can provide a particular type of
support that your partner, Intended Parents and medical care providers are unable to provide
making them an important addition to the surrogate's birth team.
I was also unable to be successful in my breastfeeding experience, and I believe a
doula and other
support options would have
made a lot of difference — I know I definitely plan on setting up a dedicated
support team for all these reasons next time around!
As Tallahassee's longest standing labor
doula, Melissa has
made it her life's work to
support birthing families for over 15 years.
Adele found she had to fight for her right to have the birth she envisioned and probably wouldn't have
made it without extensively educating herself, as well as the invaluable
support of a
doula.
The goal of the
doula is to empower the mother with information and
support in
making the best decision.
A
doula can provide birth
support and a listening ear without having to
make clinical decisions, and without the emotional difficulties a family member may experience from your previous birth experience.
As a Postpartum (Forth Trimester)
Doula I can provide education, hands - on -
support for mom & baby and additional services to help
make the transition to life with a newborn smoother for everyone.
Ridge Meadows
Doula Services provides emotional
support, physical comfort measures and an objective viewpoint, while helping birthing people and their families get the evidence - based information they need to
make informed decisions.
A Birth
Doula provides emotional
support, physical comfort measures and an objective viewpoint, as well as helping the woman get the information she needs to
make informed decisions.
With any
doula, you have to be open so they can
support what YOU want and Rosie has a great system to get to know you and
make that happen.
A
doula is a woman who understands the birth process and
supports other women as they
make their own transition into motherhood.
Your
doula will be sure to
make you feel
supported and confident.
The most amazing thing about daytime
doula support is while you are napping, relaxing, enjoying your friends and having some me time your
doula will keep your baby happy, your house tidy and
make a nice meal for your family.
Lancaster
Doulas LLC is excited you have
made the decision to breastfeed and we are ready to
support you with our in home lactation counselor services.
Many women have positive,
supported experiences with
doulas, so if it's what you want from your birth experience, chances are you'll be glad you
made the investment.
Created by a postpartum
doula and
made locally in San Francisco, there are no straps, buckles, harnesses or wrapping techniques involved — and it even provides gentle abdominal
support.
As your midwife or
doula, I empower you with information &
support to
make conscious choices throughout your pregnancy and birth, either in a hospital setting or in your home.
Birth education prepares and equips you so you are ready to face the joy and challenges of labor and beyond The knowledge and practice you will get from a birth class will
make a
doula that much more valuable to your labor
support team.
A postpartum
doula continues that valuable emotional
support and guidance, helping a family
make a smooth transition into new family dynamics.
Since then I have worked with hundreds of couples;
supporting them in preparing for birth, in labouring and birthing, in breastfeeding and in parenting which
makes me one of Dublin's most experienced
doulas.
That means
doulas need to
make enough money to
support their families and not need a second job so that they can be available to you at any time, day or night.
Advise
Doulas on how to
support Informed Consent and assist families with medical decision -
making.
I had amazing
support from my husband and
Doula which
made the choice to go drug free very easy.
Doulas can provide many types of
support for families experiencing postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, especially
making it possible for parents to
make time for self - care and sleep.
Everyday Miracles — local non-profit organization
made up of
doulas, childbirth educators, and community supporters — is looking for partners who are passionate about
supporting moms and babies in our community.
As your
Doula, I will
support you in every choice you
make for your family.