What if I want doula's help during childbirth?
Did you know that there is such a thing like a professional partner during childbirth? Today at Manshuq we have it all explained - who doula is, what does she do and how can she help you.
Doula, or a childbirth assistant, is a professional who provides psychological, physical, information and practical support to a woman before, during and after childbirth.
Doula's main goal is providing maximum comfort for woman in childbirth. Besides, doula can also do the following:
● help with preparations to childbirth and care afterwards;
● provide psychological, emotional support and encouragement during childbirth;
● know how to use natural pain relief methods, like different massage techniques, poses and movements, breathing exercises;
● assist woman with house chores that might be difficult for a woman during childbirth. For instance, bringing her a glass of water, getting her to the toilet, changing a body position, turning lights on or off, etc.;
● help making doctor's instructions clear.
The important role of doula is providing comfortable and calm environment around woman in childbirth and helps communicating with medical personnel and family members. Doula's goal is to make everyone around comfortable.
Research shows that having doula during childbirth significantly reduces risk of unplanned cesarean section, obstretic intervention, and increases likelihood of breastfeeding and overall childbirth satisfaction in women.
Doula has basic physiology knowledge to understand the childbirth process and be able to calm woman. But it is important to understand that doula is not a medical personnel. Responsibility for childbirth and its outcome bears medical personnel. Doula cannot interfere or carry out any medical processes, can not solely conduct delivery, including checking cervical opening and baby's heartbeat.
