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The Importance of a Doula |
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Throughout history women relied on other women as well as their partners for encouragement and support before, during, and after childbirth. Today the birth of technology has meant the reality that many women experience birth in unfamiliar settings without constant reassurance. The support and encouragment that a doula provides plays an important role in childbirth. Studies confirm that the presence of a doula for labor and delivery resulted in:
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Dads & Doulas |
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There was a time when expectant fathers were portrayed as anxious, floor-pacing, cigar smoking men who were tolerated in hospital corridors until the long awaited moment when a nurse or doctor would announce they were the proud father of a daughter or son. Today's expectant fathers are different. Many fathers are eager to be involved during labor and birth. Others, no less loving or committed to their partner's well being find it difficult to navigate in uncharted waters. With a doula, a father can share in the birth at a level he feels more comfortable with. The doula's skills and knowledge can help him to feel more relaxed. If the father wants to provide physical comfort such as back massage, change of positions, and help his partner to stay focused during contractions, the doula can provide that guidance and make suggestions for what may work best. Provided by DONA.org |
Suggested Readings |
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The Doula Book : How a Trained Labor Companion Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier, and Healthier Birth Gentle Birth Choices Pregnancy Chilbirth and the Newborn The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth The Nursing Mother's Companion |
Links |
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Baby Channel TV - www.babychanneltv.com Natural Childbirth - www.naturalchildbirth.org For information on pregnancy and childbirth - www.pregnancy.org Health & Baby Center - www.webmd.com/baby/default.htm DONA International - www.dona.org
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