Fun Fact Friday #38 pt. 2

Happy Fun Fact Friday #38!!

On todays topic we have... Doulas!!

You may be asking yourself, "What is a Doula? or "That's an odd word!"

So I'll break it down for you! Doula:  (pronounced dew-luh) From the Greek word meaning “servant woman.”   

A person (usually woman) who provides assistance to a woman during childbirth in three specific areas, providing: 1) emotional support, 2) physical comfort, and 3) information. A doula does not perform any clinical exams (monitoring vital signs, monitoring fetal heart rate, checking the cervix for effacement or dilation, etc.)

Often times doulas help with the following listed below:

* Meeting with the client.

* Developing a birth plan.

* Teaching relaxation & breathing techniques.

* Being present for the duration of labor.

* Advocating for the client during labor & delivery.

* Assisting the birth partner.

* Helping the client with breastfeeding & bonding.

There are a few different kinds of doulas such as a postpartum doula, birth/labor doula, massage doula (like what we offer here at Growing Pains Wellness), antepartum doula, and more!

There are so many benefits to having a doula whether its before, during or after labor so maybe this is your sign to check one out!

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions and would like more information!

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