2023-07-09 08:30:00
Pregnancy and childbirth are stressful times for future parents. Calling on a Doula, a birth companion, can be invaluable, in addition to health professionals.
What is a Doula?
Trained in perinatal care and the birth process, the Doula offers physical and emotional support to pregnant women and those around them throughout their journey.
Unlike health professionals, she is not responsible for the medical monitoring of pregnancy and does not perform technical procedures. On the other hand, she establishes a relationship with the parents to help them throughout the process around the birth and can be a source of information on current obstetrical practices.
Why Choose a Doula?
The presence of a Doula has a positive impact on the birth process, especially in a sometimes intimidating hospital environment. This birth companion provides constant emotional support that helps reduce anxiety and fear for expectant parents.
Numerous studies have shown the benefits of support from a Doula, in particular to increase the chances of having a spontaneous vaginal birth, reduce the rate of cesareans and the duration of labour, reduce the use of forceps or the suction cup, increase the expectant mother’s satisfaction and sense of control and reduce the risk of postpartum depression.
What is his role ?
During pregnancy, she answers the couple’s questions and helps them make informed decisions in accordance with their values while guiding them in the development of the birth plan. It can also promote the participation of the other parent in this new stage.
During childbirth, she offers encouragement, offers solutions to ease labor, suggests methods to relieve pain, and realistic massages to relieve tension.
Some Doulas can also offer complementary services such as massage therapy, hypnosis, osteopathy, yoga or counseling. They can speak several languages to meet the cultural and linguistic needs of the parents.
Find out more: “Becoming a mother: Discover the rituals of doulas, these good fairies who watch over you during pregnancy” by Amandine Lagarde and Yanick Revel.
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