It took more than one of you to get this baby in, right? It will take more than one of you to get the baby out!!
Birthing now means BOTH partners are right there in the thick of things. More and more you see non birth parents taking an active role in the birth and I do not want to change that. With my training, I know how to work through you, no matter how active a roll you wish to take.
Birthing now means BOTH partners are right there in the thick of things. More and more you see non birth parents taking an active role in the birth and I do not want to change that. With my training, I know how to work through you, no matter how active a roll you wish to take.
Couples tend to worry that the partner will be pushed aside, relegating the non birthing partner to a more minor role. Some women are hesitant to suggest a doula for fear of hurting their partner’s feelings. Some partners feel pressured to take on a role that they are not comfortable assuming, but are hesitant to share with their loved one that they feel insecure about supporting her in the ways that she needs to be supported in labor and birth. When the non birthing partner is able to attend and support, the doula takes a step back and does her best to work through the support partner, realizing that this is his or her birth also. He or she is there to provide the loving support as well as comfort and reassurance that mom is doing well.
Misunderstandings such as these are the reasons why I like to have both parents meet with me the first time. I can answer the questions they may have.
Many times I receive a phone call or e-mail from a pregnant women asking about my services. The conversation often ends in " Thank you... I need to make sure my partner is ok with this"
More often than not it is either because the partner does not fully understand my role as a doula and benefit, or s/he thinks s/he will be pushed to the side and I will take over her/his role. This could not be more incorrect! I love working along side of the partners and helping them become the hero’s in their partner’s eyes. Birth is to be experience by BOTH parents. The non birthing partner should be mom's emotional support and be there as a fully participating member of the birth, not someone worrying that they may not be handling things the way the mom said she wanted
Misunderstandings such as these are the reasons why I like to have both parents meet with me the first time. I can answer the questions they may have.
Many times I receive a phone call or e-mail from a pregnant women asking about my services. The conversation often ends in " Thank you... I need to make sure my partner is ok with this"
More often than not it is either because the partner does not fully understand my role as a doula and benefit, or s/he thinks s/he will be pushed to the side and I will take over her/his role. This could not be more incorrect! I love working along side of the partners and helping them become the hero’s in their partner’s eyes. Birth is to be experience by BOTH parents. The non birthing partner should be mom's emotional support and be there as a fully participating member of the birth, not someone worrying that they may not be handling things the way the mom said she wanted
