Joy in the Journey -Birth Doula

Thursday, March 15, 2012

I am so excited to start my journey as a birth doula!
I just completed training as a doula about a week ago, and I am now in the process of becoming certified. I loved the class, and can't wait to get out and start helping moms!

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AnonymousMarch 16, 2012 at 5:04 PM
Kaycee, you've done excellent work on this. It's very appealing, informative and well done. I'm really proud of you!! Love, Gram
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The ViewerMarch 19, 2012 at 12:42 PM
I love this blog! You did a great job :)
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What is a doula?

The word "doula" comes from the ancient Greek meaning "a woman who serves" and is now used to refer to a trained and experienced professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and just after birth; or who provides emotional and practical support during the postpartum period.

Studies have shown that when doulas attend birth, labors are shorter with fewer complications, babies are healthier and they breastfeed more easily.

A birth doula:

-Recognizes birth as a key experience the mother will remember all her life.

-Understands the physiology of birth and the emotional needs of a woman in labor.

-Assists the woman in preparing for and carrying out her plans for birth.

-Stays with the woman throughout the labor.

-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.

-Facilitates communication between the laboring woman, her partner and her clinical care providers.

-Perceives her role as nurturing and protecting the woman's memory of the birth experience.

-Allows the woman's partner to participate at his/her comfort level.