| A Pampered Beginning Birth and Postpartum Doula Services |
Welcome and Congratulations on the upcoming birth of your BABY!
Giving birth is an amazing experiences; it's one of the most intimate,
empowering moments of a woman's life. Understanding how important it is for
a laboring woman (and new mother) to feel supported and comforted
throughout her labor and birth experience, A Pampered Beginning Doula
Service was born.
What does a doula do?
A doula is part of the birth team - she does not take the place of the farther or
family. In fact, doulas are often hired to assist the father or partner. Knowing
doulas are trained labor assistants helps provide a significant source of
reassurance for the laboring couple. And, because the mother-to-be has met
with her doula prior to the onset of labor, a bond has been established that can
be comforting during her labor. Doulas are also referred to as birth companions,
birth assistants or labor professionals.
A Birth or Labor Doula –(most commonly known) is dedicated to empowering
the woman throughout her labor. She is by the woman's side, offering continual
support helping the mother stay relaxed and focused. By staying relaxed, a
woman is better able to deal with the labor pain. A doula can provide the
laboring woman with a wide range of comforts; massage, breathing, a bath,
use of a birth ball, reassuring her along the way that she can do this. The birth
doula also aide the father, helping him remain confident of his role during the
birthing process.
The Postpartum doula provides comfort and support to the new mother (and
father) during the first few weeks after the baby's birth. She can demonstrate
new baby care; bathing the baby, help with breastfeeding techniques or look
after older siblings. She might simply watch the baby while the new mother
sleeps. A postpartum doula may also run errands, prepare meals and do light hous
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