Birth Doula and Lamaze Prenatal Classes in Kamloops specializing in Spinning Babies
Visit my web page at specialdeliverydoula.ca The word "doula" comes from the Greek language meaning "a woman who serves" and is now used to refer to a women who provides excellent physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and just after birth. Studies have proven that women who have
doulas attend births have shorter labors with fewer complications, and babies are less likely to spend time in the nursery. A Doula·
Assists the woman in preparing a birth plans, and making sure it is followed as much as possible
Provides support throughout the entire labor
Provides emotional support, physical comfort measures, as well as gives the woman the information she needs to make informed decision for her and her baby
Helps communication between the laboring woman, and her health care providers
She supports the birth partner, so he feels comfortable participating
Research shows that having a doula help after the birth for the first few weeks can ease the transition that comes with the addition of a baby to a family, and reduces the risk of postpartum depression. Doulas can:
Offers education, friendship and support
Help with newborn care, meal preparation and light house work
Offers useful information on breast feeding
How to more quickly recover physically from birth
coping skills for new parents
And can make referral to other health care providers when necessary
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