FAQ > About Birth Doulas (9 entries)
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Doula (dōō'lə) n. A doula is an experienced, non-medical assistant who provides physical, emotional and informed choice support in prenatal care, during childbirth and during the postpartum period. Muse ...
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Women supporting other laboring women have been around for probably about as long as women have been having babies. However, since births began taking place in hospitals about ...
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First and foremost, a good doula is a very nurturing soul. She will provide you with labor support practices that you can not do alone, such as offering advice for changing ...
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No. – Doulas do not provide any medical or nursing care. Since we do not have these responsibilities, or other patients to attend to, we can give you our complete ...
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Yes & No. Doulas can not communicate to your care providers on your behalf. Instead, our job is to empower you with the right information for you to make ...
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A Doula doesn’t replace anyone. We are another member of your birth team, and we support everyone in their own role. Our presence often helps partners participate at their ...
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Yes – My support of your pregnancy begins the moment you sign up to work with me. That includes prenatal visits in your home as well as hands on ...
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Yes! – I will of course work towards your preferred goal but if unforeseen events should occur, I will support you through the entire process. I continue to care for ...
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I have collected lots of tips and tricks from my doula & midwife friends over the years. We learn from each other, share our ideas, and you benefit from our ...