10 ways you can benefit
from hiring Doula
I remember
when I was pregnant I thought I had it all under control. I completed my DONA Doula training and 2 weeks later I was pregnant after trying for
several years and recovering from an ectopic 1 year prior. Yay!! Right??
I sat down
and discussed with the Hubby that it only makes since to have a Doula. The Doula needs a Doula.
Well, my Husband and lovely Mother convinced me that they could work as a great
power house team and help me to achieve all my Birthing goals. I labored at
home while my husband slept for a while. I felt that if I allow him to rest he
will have the necessary energy during the big show. Plus Macks our wonderful
Golden Retriever walked with me and stayed with me the entire time I labored at
home. Needless to say my Husband was wonderful but not as effective as I needed
him to be.
I labored
for 22 hours and pushed for 3 hours with wonderful family support. How ever not
the necessary support to prevent me from over working, not finding comfort on
the contractions and not preventing the epidural.
Yes, the
doula had an epidural. I hate to say it but “If I would have had a doula she would
have kept me focused, relaxed and managing my level of discomfort as well as
reminding me to change position because my daughter was OP and that’s why I had
such uncomfortable back labor. I think I could have managed without the
epidural”.
Many do not
see the importance of having a doula. We
are a necessary part of the birthing community.
There are
some who need it more that others and we are needed by families for various
reasons.
Here is 10
ways you benefit from having a doula:
1. You receive consistence non-judgmental support
during pregnancy.
2. You receive unlimited continuous support
during labor & delivery
3. Take the feeling of being overwhelmed assist in Feel more secure & cared for
4. Results in shorter labor with fewer
complications
5. Reduces the need for Pitocin, forceps, vacuum
extraction, episiotomy & cesarean.
6. Reduces mother’s request for pain medications
& or epidural
7. Have greater success with breastfeeding
8. Necessary resources to assist in making sound
decisions.
9. Assistance with creating your birth plan
10.
Assistance navigating the birthing system
As a Doula, I
work with the mother. Most do not realize we also work with the Dad as well. It
really depends on Dad comfort leave dealing with managing experiences like
delivery. I work with Dad in many ways. I am there to remind dad tell mom she
is beautiful, you Love her and she is doing a great job. I also remind Dad to
eat, sleep you have to keep your energy up. Give family updates. I also take
picture of those wonderful and powerful moments you don’t even realize you have.
I have had dad’s stay at the head of the bed
and just hold moms hand the entire time. If you’re a Mom who need more interaction
then a Doula would be great.
If dad is one who is not a very affectionate
person and not one for many words and you need verbal encouragement, words of
affirmation and physical touch to help get you through then hiring a Doula is a
great path to venture.
If your
partner is everything and you just simply do not want him doing anything else just
stay by your side the Doula can make sure your other needs are taking care of. Reminding
you to breath, change position if you are experience certain contractions or if
you need to remind dad when to take charge when staff is coming around and
decisions are needed and you just don’t understand what choices you have.
The Doula
isn’t there to take anybody place. We are there to help your experience be as
close to your birth plan as possible. We are you enforcer, task master,
coordinator and your source of caring and compassion. We are who you need us to
be in addition to being your Doula.
If you have
been considering a Doula feel free to schedule a consultation with me and see
if we will be a good fit for one another. www.peacefulbirthingdoula.com
Tunisia Macklin
Peaceful Birthing Doula
Educate, Encourage, Empower and Serving Women
http://www.peacefulbirthingdoula.com
peacefulbirthingdoula@gmail.com
(630)481-6079
Peaceful Birthing Doula
Educate, Encourage, Empower and Serving Women
http://www.peacefulbirthingdoula.com
peacefulbirthingdoula@gmail.com
(630)481-6079
Birthing your
little one is a beautiful experience make sure you enjoy it. You will never
forget. Make sure your memories are as precious as your little one.
For information
on fact based information on hiring a doula
http://dona.org
to review
testimonies from Mom’s I’ve worked with
Great article!! Some really insightful words and so very happy you had a successful birth (even with the epidural) and healthy daughter!
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