That women do better
with continuous labor support.
Not exact matches
providing the mother
with individualized education, counseling, and prenatal care,
continuous hands - on assistance during
labor and delivery, and postpartum
support
ACOG stated «evidence suggests that, in addition to regular nursing care,
continuous one - to - one emotional
support is associated
with improved outcomes for women in
labor.»
During
labor I meet you in your home, birthing center or hospital and I provide many soothing techniques (counter-pressure, comforting touch, coached breathing and emotional
support with continuous encouragement) while holding space for informed decision making by you.
With a midwife as your laboring and birth support professional you can prepare for birth in ways that minimize fear, with a focus on open and continuous communication, continuity of care, informed choice and confidence and the use of technology when necess
With a midwife as your
laboring and birth
support professional you can prepare for birth in ways that minimize fear,
with a focus on open and continuous communication, continuity of care, informed choice and confidence and the use of technology when necess
with a focus on open and
continuous communication, continuity of care, informed choice and confidence and the use of technology when necessary.
(You probably don't need a doula for a home birth, because a home birth midwife will provide you
continuous support throughout
labor, but you might want a doula if she's an expert in something you're using like self - hypnosis and your midwife isn't experienced
with it.
In addition, his research has involved the remarkable effects of
continuous emotional and social
support for the mother by a skilled
labor support woman (the doula) on decreasing the complications of
labor, changing the psychology of the mother and improving her behaviour
with her infant.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Society for Maternal - Fetal Medicine (SMFM) stated that, «one of the most effective tools to improve
labor and delivery outcomes is the
continuous presence of
support personnel, such as a doula...
continuous one - on - one
support during
labor and delivery was associated
with improved patient satisfaction and a statistically significant reduction in the rate of cesarean delivery».
We asked them to get more and more involved each time, until our last son was born
with continuous midwifery
labor support,
with the obstetrician only appearing to «catch the baby» at the last minute.
Studies have found that
with a trained doula's
continuous support,
labor times are shorter and the need for epidurals, C - sections, oxytocin for induction and forceps were decreased by about half.
Continuous labor support from a trained doula is associated
with improved outcomes and potential cost savings.
The dance of
labor begins
with inspiring birth videos, rebozo technique, Lamaze tips for a safe and healthy birth, information on
continuous labor support, including how a doula can assist you and your partner during
labor.
They form an innovative management team open to environmentally friendly ideas that focus on generating employment
with a strong emphasis in valuing local
labor and skill,
continuous support of staff training and programs geared towards community development and education.