BIRTH SUPPORT
Also known as a 'doula'
Why have a Doula?
It is challenging to learn everything you need to know about childbirth. Women need adequate emotional support in labour and birth. The research shows that when a woman is adequately supported in labour and birth, the experience is far better for her and her partner. The role of birth support only ads to the support team and plays an integral part of achieving a positive experience for the mother and partner. |
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What does the role of a doula entail?
Firstly, the greek word for doula means 'caregiver'. The professional doula provides the ultimate birth support as a companion. The success lies in enhancing the birth process for the labouring woman and her partner with continuous emotional physical support and helps or guides her obtain information in an informative and unbiased way. Clinical or medical advise is not given, that is the role of your medical care providers.
Firstly, the greek word for doula means 'caregiver'. The professional doula provides the ultimate birth support as a companion. The success lies in enhancing the birth process for the labouring woman and her partner with continuous emotional physical support and helps or guides her obtain information in an informative and unbiased way. Clinical or medical advise is not given, that is the role of your medical care providers.