If a pregnant person has a supportive partner, is a doula beneficial? Yes! Doulas benefit dads and partners. How? Well, in many ways. A doula does not replace a dad or partner. They support the whole birthing family unit. It might come as a surprise, but many dads and partners report a doula helped them […]
Doulas and Epidurals – Top Tips For Support
As a doula, we know we support all births. However, it is not uncommon for families to wonder if doulas and epidurals go together. While doulas are often associated with unmedicated childbirth, doulas play a vital role in all birth support. Contrary to popular myths, doulas and epidurals actually go hand in hand. Your role […]
C-Section Recovery – What Doulas Should Know
However our clients give birth, it is often an experience mixed with joy and challenges. When a client has a c-section, navigating a c-section recovery can be difficult. As a doula, while our primary role tends to be prenatal and during labor support, we are still vital in the postpartum recovery. Knowing about the c-section […]
What is a Postpartum Doula? – A Look at Their Role
While postpartum doulas are much more of a household name than in years past, not everyone understands what they do. What is a postpartum doula? Well, in the simplest terms, they are professionals who support a family after birth. However, to really understand what they do, it can be helpful to understand their training. It […]
Do Doulas Need to Know ‘Medical Stuff’?
As doulas, we provide non-medical physical and emotional support to birthing people. If we are non-medical, do we need to know medical stuff? In short, yes! Doulas need to know a variety of medical things in order to provide truly comprehensive care. However, if we provide non-medical care, why is this? The easiest explanation is […]
The Best Doula Tools – Your Hands and Mind!
One of the most talked about things in student doula groups is what to pack in a doula bag. As a newer doula, you might be searching for the best doula tools. While there are many wonderful things to pack in your doula bag, you might be surprised what the best doula tools are. Your […]