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What services might a doula offer to her clients?
A doula is an assistant who provides various forms of non-medical and non-midwifery support (physical and emotional) in the childbirth process. Based on a particular doula's training and background, the doula may offer support during prenatal care, during childbirth and/or during the postpartum period. A birth doula provides support during labor. Thus a labor doula may attend a home birth or might attend the parturient woman during labor at home and continue while in transport and then complete supporting the birth at a hospital or a birth center. A postpartum doula typically begins providing care in the home after the birth. Such care might include cooking for the mother, breastfeeding support, newborn care assistance, errands, light housekeeping, etc. Such care is provided from the day after the birth, providing services through the first six weeks postpartum. In some cases, doula care can last several months or even to a year postpartum - especially in cases when mothers are suffering from postpartum depression, children with special needs require longer care, or there are multiple infants.See more in related link.
What are some advantages and disadvantages of doulas?
Having a doula at your birth can result in shorter labors with fewer complications, reduce negative feelings about your childbirth experience, reduce the need for pitocin, forceps or vaccum extraction and cesareans and the mother's request for pain medication and/or epidurals. Women who have doulas present at their births are more likely to have successful breastfeeding relationships, and are less likely to suffer from postpartum depression. I honesly can't think of a disadvantage of having a doula at your birth, unless you have a negative relationship with your doula. It is essential that you find someone that you feel comfortable with and supports the vision you have for your birth experience.
What is a doula?
Depending on the geographical area, Doula's charge from $200 per birth to $1000 per birth. Doula's are paid by the couple who decides to use the Doula as a support during the birth of their child. It has not been until recently that some health insurances have begun to see the value of a Doula's presence for their patients delivery. The presence of a doula decreases pain medication use, decreases the risk of medical complications, and provides many other benefits that decrease the risk of cesarean section and other complications during labor and delivery. Because of this, some insurance companies have started offering to reimburse pregnant patients for the Doula fee. To learn more about the benefits of having a doula for your birth visit http://www.americanpregnancy.org/labornbirth/havingadoula.html
What has the author Doula Mouriki written?
Doula Mouriki has written: 'Studies in late Byzantine painting' -- subject(s): Byzantine Painting
Is jana courting?
No, I do not think Jana Duggar is courting yet. As for career plans, she would like to either become a midwife/doula or a harp teacher.
What is 5 letter word for midwife?
doula
What are the significance of the female breast in the postpartum period?
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What part of the word postpartum is the suffix?
The suffix in the word postpartum is "-partum."
What does it take to become a Doula?
It takes a lot of patience and self motivation. A person can serve as a Doula without becoming certified, or she can get certified as a Doula which gives her more credibility. To become certified, the doula is required to read about 5 books and to take an approved Doula training course which is usually 3 days long, 8-9 hours a day. The doula is required to take a breastfeeding support class, attend three live births (only one of which can be a C-section); in addition, there are requirements such as the doula's support must begin at or before four centimeters dilation, the doula must get evaluations from at least three clients, and the client's midwife, or the client's doctor and nurse (so three from each birth for which the client employs an obstetrician, two for each birth for which the client uses a midwife). Writing several essays is required as well. Everything must be documented on forms from the certifying organization, and the doula must be a member of that certifying organization. The most widely accepted organization is DONA. (Doulas of North America) International. It would be wise to check out their website for more information on, and complete requirements for, becoming a doula. Once the doula has completed all requirements, and depending on the certifying organization, she will have credentials that she may use after her name. For example, a doula certified through DONA International uses the abbreviation CD(DONA) after her name. The doula may also become listed on the certifying organization's website so potential clients can find her. Other than the classes, reading, and paperwork, it takes a lot of time, dedication & patience. You have to be a nurturing person who doesn't mind getting down in the muck of things and be willing to put out a lot of physical labor for a long period of time. Unlike a nurse, a doula does not get to leave at the end of a shift. You are there for the duration, as well as a few hours afterwards...the first birth that I attended I was present, awake, and alert with the mother and her partner for 27 hours straight with no food breaks and only 3 bathroom breaks.....so this is not something for the light-hearted nor is it for someone who easily gets bored.
What genre is the midwife's apprentice?
I think you are thinking of a doula.
Which are the typical postpartum depression symptoms?
Postpartum depression is sometimes called the baby blues. Typical postpartum depression symptoms include fatigue, insomnia, irritability and mood swings.
What is a doula woman?
Doula woman is a non medical person who give support to a pregnant women before, during and after labor.. They provide physical assistance and emotional support.
