Are you an Expecting Father wondering what a Doula is?
Doulas do NOT replace your role in labor. They can actually make your job easier. Lets face it, you more than like have no idea what to do to bring ease to her pain, and don't know what positions may work best for certain parts of labor. That is My job. I help your wife find the position that will ease her pain, I will rub her back, arms, and legs between contractions. I will fetch her AND you snacks, water or anything else that you need during labor.
Labors can be quick or can last days. Yes, DAYS. So if you decide that you need a break and need to sleep, You do not have to worry that your wife is left all alone to labor. I will be by her side within a hour of the phone call to me until 2 hours after your new baby is born. I will help her begin breastfeeding, I will take pictures of your family if desired, I will help do light cleaning around the house and cook your families first post partum meal.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me.
I will do everything I can to ease your mind. And please remember, no matter if you have a home birth, or hospital birth, BIRTH COMES WITH RISK. It does not matter where the birth takes place, it matters HOW the birth takes place. And your wife deserves a Doula.
If you have any further questions about doula's check out Daddy Confidential's blog post from a man's prospective. It is called "I Challenge You To A Doula"
Other great links for dad's:
GreatDad.com
BrandNewDad.com
Labors can be quick or can last days. Yes, DAYS. So if you decide that you need a break and need to sleep, You do not have to worry that your wife is left all alone to labor. I will be by her side within a hour of the phone call to me until 2 hours after your new baby is born. I will help her begin breastfeeding, I will take pictures of your family if desired, I will help do light cleaning around the house and cook your families first post partum meal.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me.
I will do everything I can to ease your mind. And please remember, no matter if you have a home birth, or hospital birth, BIRTH COMES WITH RISK. It does not matter where the birth takes place, it matters HOW the birth takes place. And your wife deserves a Doula.
If you have any further questions about doula's check out Daddy Confidential's blog post from a man's prospective. It is called "I Challenge You To A Doula"
Other great links for dad's:
GreatDad.com
BrandNewDad.com