I doul-a Lot!! Birth doulas do it all!!
When in social settings and I am asked "what do you do", I respond with "I'm a birth doula". The person often looks at me with a look of confusion. I then have to explain what it is I do as a birth doula. LOL Many people confuse the tasks of a doula with a midwife.
So what does a doula do? I doul-a-lot!!
Helps create a birth plan.
Childbirth education.
Responds to texts throughout pregnancy.
Teaches comfort techniques.
Makes you a nutritious snack.
Refills your Stanley cup.
Answers questions about pregnancy.
Offers guidance in making decisions.
Medical jargon translator.
Provides continuous physical comfort.
Ponytail security guard.
Encourages the birth partner.
Ice-chip sommelier
Gives emotional assurance.
Fills the birth tub.
Partner Whisperer.
Professional stair down coach.
Counter pressure magician.
Unwanted visitor bouncer.
Reminds dad to eat.
Remembers the heating pad.
Teaches your birth partner how to be supportive.
Essential oil applicator.
Wipes your brow.
Boils water for the birth tub.
Sleep deprivation expert overcomer.
Turns the fan to high.
Turns the fan off.
Unwavering witness to your chaos.
Position positioner.
Hospital bed engineer.
Breastfeeding tips.
Advocates for you with the medical staff.
Bendy straw dealer.
Answers calls and texts 24/7 at 38 weeks.
Snack smuggler.
Inflates the peanut ball.
Counts your breath work.
Assists you to the dilation station.
Helps with breastfeeding in the hospital.
Protects your birth space.
Unwavering faith in you.
Listens to your birth story.
Celebrates your baby's birth day.
And so much more!!
Did you know that having a doula as part of your birth team reduces your risk of having a cesarean birth by as much as 47%? And did you know a doula reduces the use of unnecessary inductions by 15%? Did you have a doula at your birth? Pregnant? Let's talk about having a doula as part of your birth team. #doula #birthpartner #bendystraw #dilationstation #peanutball #birthsupport #laborandelivery
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