Your Birth Team: To Doula or Not to Doula?
According to the writers at WelcomeToFatherhood.com, it is considered foolish NOT to hire a doula. What is a doula? Doulas are trained birth professionals who are experts in the non-medical aspects of pregnancy, childbirth, and for some, early newborn life.
Welcome to Fatherhood explains that one SHOULD hire a doula for the following reasons:
- Fathers won't know what is considered 'normal' in labor and delivery
- Fathers won't know the various options in delivery
- Fathers won't know what standard procedures may be declined or delayed
- Fathers won't know how to support their wives during childbirth
I would argue that well trained Bradley fathers DO know the answers above, and more, about pregnancy, labor and childbirth. So while hiring a doula can have certain benefits, being well-versed in natural childbirth, and knowing your partner well enough to support her in this epic life event, is even more than a doula can do.
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