This is necessary to engage in advocacy work to raise awareness about the
benefits of doula support on a broad scale, as well as in attracting and retaining clients.
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Reasons for this
shortage of doula support may have to do with misunderstandings of what doulas actually do and how doulas interact with dads or other family members.
The positive
effects of doula support have been documented through many studies — labors are shorter, there are fewer complications, birthing people are more satisfied with their experiences, babies are healthier and they breastfeed more easily.
She has also taken her 34 years as a professional African dancer, combined with her
knowledge of Doula support techniques and understanding of human anatomy and created a Prenatal Dance Movement class!
If you are currently in the birth process and in
need of doula support, call 604-700-4115 to inquire about availability.
PALS certifies doulas in the Puget Sound region, provides continuing education and socialization opportunities for our members, and strives to educate local birth providers about the
benefits of doula support.
All of our doulas support breastfeeding and can provide basic instruction for establishing breastfeeding, maintaining milk supply, introducing pumping and bottle feeding, and avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls.
Workshops cover evidence - based information about the benefits
of doula support, the history of birth, the significance of doula support to families, practical hands - on techniques, as well as the steps to begin a career as a birth doula.
Workshops cover evidence - based information about the benefits
of doula support, the tender and sensitive time and space when a new families brings home a new baby, the significance of doula support to a family, practical hands - on techniques, as well as the steps to begin a career as a postpartum doula.