What is a Birth Doula?

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So do you deliver babies or what??...

We’ll start off by saying “no” to that!  Haha.  We will leave that to the medical professionals 🙂

The term doula can apply to many different roles.  Today, we are discussing what a Birth Doula is and what role we play during your growing family’s journey.

Definition

The derivative of the word “doula” comes from ancient Greece. Now-a-days, the term Birth Doula refers to a professionally trained, non-medical person (male or female) aiding a mother through her prenatal care and the birth of her child.

But what does a Birth Doula do?

As Doulas, we recognize that birth is an experience families will remember for the rest of their lives! Our purpose is to make this memory the most meaningful and wonderful that it could possibly be.

We assist the family in preparing and carrying out their plans for birth; going over desires, key things to avoid, pain relief options, and exercises and techniques to help position baby optimally for the birthing journey (ie – Spinning Babies).

We provide emotional support, physical comfort measures, and an objective viewpoint.

We hold your space; creating a calming, comfortable environment for you in whatever way that may be. Whether you prefer silence, or a labor playlist; being surrounded by loved ones, or alone with your partner. We are there to make sure your space is held sacred.

We facilitate communication between the birthing person, their family, and medical professionals.

We deeply understand the anatomy and physiology of the birthing process as it is our passion. This way, we can help you to understand where things are at as medical professionals keep track of their portion. It is our goal to make sure you know all that is happening during your journey and are able to make informed decisions with your partner.

Our Vow

At How 2 Mom, we have a LOVE of birthing mothers, families, and babies. We feel that being a Doula isn’t a “job”, but a passion and purpose that we were called to follow. We vow to honor and empower you, your partner, and your baby on your journey.

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