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What is a doula?

A woman who is trained in the art of childbearing that can help to assist another woman during childbirth. A doula encompasses knowledge that can help the mother to be with her birthing experiance. She may provide support to the family before, during and after the baby is born.

 

What do doulas do?
  • Provides physical and emotional support
  • Uses comfort measures: breathing, relaxation, movement, positioning
  • Provides knowledge on various subjects relating to birth
  • Helps a mother become informed about various birth choices
  • Helps to explore all options for any interventions that may be purposed by care provider
  • Helps to keep communication open between the mother and care provider 
  • Looks after your partner and family as well however her primary concern is the mother
  • Gives continious support to mother throughout labor
  • Can help with any questions and concerns about baby after he/she is born
  • Provides Breastfeeding Support
  • Provides help with Cloth Diapering
 
 
 
 
 

Year of production: 2007

Running Time: 2:30 min

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What is a Doula? Multiple moms birth experianes with a doula and how a doula may be able to help you.

Year of production: 2014

Running Time: 5:31 min

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Year of production: 2009

Running Time: 6:58 min

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