doula
Is a Doula for You
A doula is a professional trained in childbirth who provides emotional, physical and informational support to the woman who is expecting, in labor or has recently given birth. The doulas role is help women have a safe, memorable and empowering birthing experience. Read "Is a Doula for Me?" to learn more.
Can I Have a C-section
QUESTION
Dear Midwife,
I really want to have a c section but my doctor doesn't want me to. Can I have a c section anyway?How Do I Become a Doula?
QUESTION
Hi Mary,
My name is Rachel, I am 34 and live in Seattle. I have recently decided that I would like to become a postpartum Doula. I have found the Seattle Midwifery school and the DONA website and through them have a fairly good understanding about what the certification process entails.Choosing the Birth Experience You Want
The two trends in childbirth are moving in opposing directions. One trend is the growing number of hospitals providing homelike accommodations, including Jacuzzis and microwaves. The other trend is high-tech childbirth, beginning in many parts of the country with prenatal testing.
Five Things About Your Pregnancy & Birth
I strongly encourage pregnant women to embrace this truly magical time, a time when their own soul allows the entrance of another into this world. The following is a list of the five things I advise every expectant couple to know.
What to Expect at the Hospital
You have a million questions about labor. How long will labor last? How bad is the pain going to be? Can I really do this? There is no way to know the answers to these questions in advance, but you can learn about certain procedures now, that will help you feel ready for what lies ahead.
Choosing and Interviewing a Doula
The presence of a professional labor support person -- a doula, for example -- can have a huge effect on the obstetrical outcome of the birth. Randomized, controlled trials on birth support have shown shorter labor, less requests for pain medication, reduction in number of necessary c-sections. Interested in a doula? Here are tips for interviewing and hiring.
Hypnosis for Childbirth: What Is It and Does It Work?
Mention labor and delivery to an expectant mom in her last trimester, and chances are good that her heart will begin to race, her mind floods with concern and in some cases, panic.
Is a Doula for Me?
The word doula is a Greek word that means "Women's Servant." Women have been serving other women in childbirth for centuries and have proven that this support from another woman has positive effects on the labor process. When a doula was present, women were less likely to have pain relief medications administered, less likely to have a cesarean birth, and reported having a more positive childbirth experience.
Hypnobirth Tip #6: Do I need a Doula?
I make it very clear to my students that it is *wonderful* to have a doula as an advocate for you in the hospital, and to be a nurturing presence who knows so many ways to help labor progress if needed, etc., that they *must* be completely familiar with the philosophy, techniques, cue words, etc of your birth hypnosis program.
Hypnosis for Childbirth: What Is It and Does It Work?
Mention labor and delivery to an expectant mom in her last trimester, and chances are good that her heart will begin to race, her mind floods with concern and in some cases, panic.
Sandy's Surprise -- Labor Positions
Aaah, major acid reflux going on right now. I'm drinking some warm milk and honey, let's hope that helps. It usually does. I thought about waking up poor Tim to make me some but then decided to let him sleep. He works hard enough as it is!
Choosing and Interviewing a Doula
The presence of a professional labor support person -- a doula, for example -- can have a huge effect on the obstetrical outcome of the birth. Randomized, controlled trials on birth support have shown shorter labor, less requests for pain medication, reduction in number of necessary c-sections. Interested in a doula? Here are tips for interviewing and hiring.
Choosing the Birth Experience You Want
The two trends in childbirth are moving in opposing directions. One trend is the growing number of hospitals providing homelike accommodations, including Jacuzzis and microwaves. The other trend is high-tech childbirth, beginning in many parts of the country with prenatal testing.
What to Expect at the Hospital
You have a million questions about labor. How long will labor last? How bad is the pain going to be? Can I really do this? There is no way to know the answers to these questions in advance, but you can learn about certain procedures now, that will help you feel ready for what lies ahead.
Is a Doula for You
A doula is a professional trained in childbirth who provides emotional, physical and informational support to the woman who is expecting, in labor or has recently given birth. The doulas role is help women have a safe, memorable and empowering birthing experience. Read "Is a Doula for Me?" to learn more.
How Do I Become a Doula?
QUESTION
Hi Mary,
My name is Rachel, I am 34 and live in Seattle. I have recently decided that I would like to become a postpartum Doula. I have found the Seattle Midwifery school and the DONA website and through them have a fairly good understanding about what the certification process entails.Can I Have a C-section
QUESTION
Dear Midwife,
I really want to have a c section but my doctor doesn't want me to. Can I have a c section anyway?Five Things About Your Pregnancy & Birth
I strongly encourage pregnant women to embrace this truly magical time, a time when their own soul allows the entrance of another into this world. The following is a list of the five things I advise every expectant couple to know.
Alesia & Kendall's Hypnobirth Story
We had our baby on September 8th. Events are as follows, pay attention because it went kinda fast. I wake up feeling pressure waves. Go to the bathroom and lay in bed for 20-30 minutes more to make sure they are not just feelings of having a big belly.
- Alesia & Kendall's Hypnobirth Story
- Can I Have a C-section
- Choosing and Interviewing a Doula
- Choosing the Birth Experience You Want
- Five Things About Your Pregnancy & Birth
- How Do I Become a Doula?
- Hypnobirth Tip #6: Do I need a Doula?
- Hypnosis for Childbirth: What Is It and Does It Work?
- Is a Doula for Me?
- Is a Doula for You
- Sandy's Surprise -- Adding a Doula
- Sandy's Surprise -- As the Time Gets Nearer...
- Sandy's Surprise -- Interviewing a Doula
- Sandy's Surprise -- Labor Positions
- Valerie and Josef's Hypnobirth Story
- What to Expect at the Hospital
