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A Doula is a trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to you and your partner during labour and birth.
A Doula meets you during your pregnancy and gets to know you and your preferences.
She also extends her care during post birth to help with feeding and newborn care.
Research has proved that continuous support by a Doula has many benefits including*:
As much as your Midwife will provide support and care, she may not be available during your whole birth due to clinical shifts.
A Doula does NOT carry out medical tasks and is 100% focused on your physical and emotional needs. She has mastered techniques such as breathing, massage, visualisations and position changes and motivates you throughout your labour and birth journey.
Childbirth classes are essential for positive birth preparation, but during labour partners may feel overwhelmed.
The Doula supports partners to provide meaningful help and participate comfortably, helping them feel reassured and confident.
Having had a baby before, you understand the importance of support in labour. A Doula respects your preferences and supports you accordingly in this birth journey.
The Doula helps allay fears before, during and after surgery. She provides informational support and helps create a caesarean birth plan.
She supports you and your partner in the Operation Theatre and recovery room and assists with breastfeeding after Caesarean birth.
The emotional and physical comfort provided by a Doula helps you cope until active labour and decide about epidural use.
She also helps with position changes after epidural to reduce the likelihood of instrumental birth.
A Doula prepares you for induction and stays in touch throughout the process.
Since induction can be long, the Doula joins you during active labour when support is most needed.
