What is a "Doula"?
"Doula is a Greek word whose definition has come to mean a woman who helps other women.
The word further evolved to mean a woman experienced in childbirth who provides continuous
physical, emotional, and informational support to the mother before, during, and after
childbirth." (From The Doula Book by Klaus, Kennell and Klaus)
Studies have shown that women with continuous support of a doula have lower cesarean
delivery rate, lower epidural and pain medicine use, reduction in length of labor, lower use of
oxytocin, an overall better feeling of the baby and the list goes on.
A doula:
* provides support for the mother and her partner
* has training and experience to help the partner support the mother
* is a continuous support person who helps the family achieve their birth outcomes
* can also assist in breastfeeding if that is the mother's wish
* is trained in pain management techniques, such as breathing, body positioning and massage
A doula does not replace any other supporters, including the partner. A doula is not a medical
professional that does such tasks as fetal heart rate, cervical checks or any other necessary
procedures.
The word further evolved to mean a woman experienced in childbirth who provides continuous
physical, emotional, and informational support to the mother before, during, and after
childbirth." (From The Doula Book by Klaus, Kennell and Klaus)
Studies have shown that women with continuous support of a doula have lower cesarean
delivery rate, lower epidural and pain medicine use, reduction in length of labor, lower use of
oxytocin, an overall better feeling of the baby and the list goes on.
A doula:
* provides support for the mother and her partner
* has training and experience to help the partner support the mother
* is a continuous support person who helps the family achieve their birth outcomes
* can also assist in breastfeeding if that is the mother's wish
* is trained in pain management techniques, such as breathing, body positioning and massage
A doula does not replace any other supporters, including the partner. A doula is not a medical
professional that does such tasks as fetal heart rate, cervical checks or any other necessary
procedures.
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