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A birth doula is a trained, non-medical professional who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to birthing parents and their families before, during, and immediately after childbirth. Doulas offer comfort measures like breathing techniques and massage, help with birth planning, act as an advocate for the birthing person's wishes, and provide information to help them make informed decisions. They do not perform medical tasks or replace medical professionals like doctors and nurses.
I attend all types of births, including home births, birth center births, and hospital births. Please keep in mind that some hospitals do not allow doulas into the birth room.
Having a doula present allows the birthing partner to be more active and present for the labor and birth by offering guidance, tips, and support, as well as giving the birthing partner a chance to catch a few hours of sleep or to eat and not feel guilty about stepping out of the birthing room.
Your birth doula is still a wealth of knowledge and support before you go into labor by providing comfort measures such as breathing techniques, position changes, massage, etc., until an epidural is administered. Afterward, a doula still provides calming reassurance and comfort measures such as massage and position changes.
There is no right or wrong way to birth your baby. In the event of a scheduled cesarean birth, a doula can help you plan for the birth by knowing your options and what to do if you go into spontaneous labor. Your doula is there the day of the scheduled birth to ensure things run smoothly, help facilitate bonding, assist in the baby’s first feed, and help you understand what to expect with your recovery.
Every birth is unique, and having the support of an experienced doula on your birth team can help put you at ease.
Your birth doula will talk about previous birth experiences and what you liked and didn't like about previous births, and what you would like to change for your current birth.
At this time, I do not, but I am actively working on it. However, reach out, and I can recommend you to a doula who does.
In the event that a hospital transfer is necessary, I will accompany you to the hospital and continue to provide support until the transfer is complete and continue to provide birth support after the transfer.
A waterbirth can look different depending on whether you are just laboring in the tub or if you are giving birth in the tub. I have attended many water births and am comfortable providing care in a water birth setting.
Please reach us at bondedbybirth.doulawendy@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
As a midwife, I offer prenatal care, labor and delivery support, postpartum care for both the mother and baby, breastfeeding support, and more.
As a midwife, I offer prenatal care, labor and delivery support, postpartum care for both the mother and baby, breastfeeding support, and more.
As a midwife, I offer prenatal care, labor and delivery support, postpartum care for both the mother and baby, breastfeeding support, and more.
A postpartum doula is a trained professional who provides emotional, physical, and informational support to families during the postpartum period.
Note: Postpartum doulas are not medical professionals and cannot provide medical advice. They work in collaboration with healthcare providers to ensure the best possible care for the family.
A postpartum doula offers support to the whole family, focusing on the mother's physical and emotional recovery, infant care, and household tasks. In contrast, a night nurse focuses on the baby's needs, providing care to help the parents get some rest.
I support all feeding methods and can provide guidance on breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and troubleshooting common issues.
Your Doula will bring the baby to you for a feed. During feedings, your Doula can answer any questions and help with breastfeeding concerns, as well as provide you with a drink and snack, burp and change the baby, and then soothe the baby back to sleep. This allows you to go straight back to sleep and maximize the time in between feedings to ensure quality rest.
As a postpartum doula, we are trained to address a birthing mother's emotional health by providing a safe space for her to talk about her birth and anything else on her mind. We are also trained to be on the lookout for signs of PPD and will recommend resources and referrals to professionals as needed.
As a postpartum doula, we are trained to address a birthing mother's emotional health by providing a safe space for her to talk about her birth and anything else on her mind. We are also trained to be on the lookout for signs of PPD and will recommend resources and referrals to professionals as needed.
Family and friends are a great addition to postpartum support. However, the challenge is that they often come with their own opinions and biases. Whereas a doula is there to guide you into finding your parenting style.
As your doula, I come prepared to stay up the majority of my shift. However, I am also a mother and a homeschooling family; therefore, once I have completed the requested tasks and the baby is sleeping, I will try to get some sleep. I strongly emphasize the importance of getting sleep and require sleeping accommodations with all clients. This can be as simple as a recliner or couch where the baby is sleeping for the night. Please keep in mind that this is for your family's safety and mine, as I need to drive home at the end of a shift.
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