Articles related to "Doulas"

While the roles of birth and postpartum doulas can overlap, there may be a particular type of support that is more helpful to you and your family.

A Birth Doula provides emotional, physical and informational support to a woman and her partner during childbirth and should be hired according to the couple's needs.

Doula is a Greek word meaning, 'servant or caregiver' and in modern society, these women offer independent, non-clinical support before, during and after childbirth.

Pregnant women looking for support or assistance during pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood stages may seek the help of a doula.

Eligible women with a deployed partner have the option of applying for a complementary birth doula to support them during labor through Operation Special Delivery.

Birth Doulas work long hours and often have unreliable income. Yet these women helpers recognize that supporting mothers in labor is very rewarding.

This series of articles covers everything from interview questions, why parents hire a doula, becoming a doula and the difference between pospartum and birth doulas.

Birth couldn't be any more normal or human, but with all the options and decisions, it can be a little confusing!

More hospitals around North America are restricting a laboring mother's access to having labor support by limiting visitors on labor and delivery floors.

About 10% of mothers find that their labor starts with their bag of waters breaking. Acupressure, nipple stimulation and herbs are all ways to induce labor.

May is International Doula Month. A postpartum doula acts as a knowledgeable companion for the new mom and her family, and her support can make a world of difference.

Growing numbers of parents today hire birth doulas to assist them through labor and birth. What are the best questions to ask to find out more about her?

Hiring a doula for support can help expecting moms ease their fears and create a positive birth experience.

Operation Special Delivery is a program to help expectant mothers who have husbands/partners in the military. Here is an interview with the director, Mary Beth Nance.

There are numerous pain relief techniques that can be used either with or without pain medication. What are the best comfort measures for labor?

Mothers may notice an increase in appetite as they approach their 8th month of pregnancy. The baby will add a layer of subcutaneous fat during week 31 of pregnancy.

Tension and labor pain can often be triggered by fear. Find out how relaxation conserves energy, reduces pain and helps labor progress.

Some couples struggle with the financial cost of hiring a birth coach. Doulas are not always covered by health insurance and are often an out of pocket expense.

Find articles on topics ranging from prenatal testing, birth, breastfeeding, cesarean, doulas, epidurals and home birth, inductions, labor and more.

This series is designed to help expectant parents prepare for birth including questions to ask a doula and writing a birth plan.

Several reasons parents hire birth doulas today include a desire for more support during pregnancy, birth and postpartum.

Don't let confusion and fear overwhelm the birth of your child! Understanding some simple tools can allow you to feel safe and supported.

Natural Resources is a community resource for pregnancy, birthing and early parenting in San Francisco. Its success rests largely on the strong customer service focus.

Are you considering a natural childbirth? Here is the complete series of articles on ways to avoid unnecessary interventions and have a natural childbirth.

The roles of a midwife and an obstetrician are quite different. What are comparisons and contrasts between these providers to help you decide which is best for you?

More and more people are seeking wisdom and guidance from spiritual sources in their lives today. The time of pregnancy and birth are no exception.

A review of the Stages of Labor for pregnant couples, childbirth educators and other birth professionals to understand an overview of labor and each stage of labor.

Back labor often causes labor to be longer and more painful. Turning your posterior baby to an anterior position during pregnancy may help to prevent back labor.

Parents frequently have an uphill battle if they are considering a VBAC today. Knowing your options for labor including out-of-hospital birth locations are helpful.

Several ways to prepare for breastfeeding include joining a breastfeeding support group, attending a breastfeeding class, and locating a lactation specialist.

The clear evidence on episiotomies shows that they often cause more harm than good, so why do care providers still perform them? How you can avoid an episiotomy?

There are many ways to try to have an unmedicated birth. One of the best ways to maximize your chances of a natural childbirth is to avoid a labor induction.

Your last trimester--you've waited almost nine months for the birth of your dreams, but the baby is breech! With a few tools you can still have a normal delivery.

Often one of the most comfortable times during pregnancy, the second trimester is also a time of rapid growth and change. Find out more about Week 22 of pregnancy!

Reflexology can help you achieve a healthy pregnancy and a shorter labor by simply reclining and having your feet worked on by a professional Reflexologist!

The majority of mothers give birth in hospitals today in the United States and Canada. Options from tubs to mobility and eating can vary in many places of birth.

Are you looking for pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and early parenting books? Here are some of the best pregnancy-related books for parents available online.

Historically women have been advised to eat during labor. Sixty years ago, all of that changed. Find out why benefits of eating during labor may outweigh the risks.

Expectant and new fathers often feel that they are left out when taking childbirth classes, being included in prenatal visits and learning to parent their new baby.

Risk factors for delayed lactation include obesity, a prolonged pushing stage and a cesarean birth. Mothers can increase supply by pumping and feeding frequently.

The second trimester is generally more enjoyable for mothers than either the first or third trimesters. Find out more about your pregnancy from Week 14-26.

There are over a dozen types of nannies for a parent to choose from so it's important to find the type of nanny that fits your family's specific needs.

Few mothers are choosing homebirth today. Even fewer mothers feel comfortable giving birth without a trained professional present.

Pregnancy for some women means a loss of privacy and personal space. We seem to think that pregnancy gives people a license to say or do whatever we like.