Tag: "doula"
Doulas, Do I Really Need One?
You have made the decision for a mid-wife assisted birth in a birthing center. Now the question arises whether or not to hire a labor-support doula. The word doula is derived from ancient Greek and means a “handmaiden or servant”. Doulas provide comfort, support, and massage as well as encouragement while addressing the mother’s needs [...]
Benefits of Birthing Centers
In a birthing center, couples have their own lovely private labor/birthing room and bath with access to a whirlpool should they choose to have a water birth. The mother is not confined to a bed, but has the choice of walking during her labor. She may eat and drink as needed and is free to [...]
