Pregnancy and childbirth can be an overwhelming experience for new mommies. Wondering how other moms-to-be do it? Do they study instruction discs, read books and hope for the best? If you want to make sure you’re in a healthy frame of mind during the pregnancy, getting a doula can help.
What is a doula?
A doula provides you with information you need along with physical support during the labor and birth. While they don’t provide any medical assistance, they supply emotional support which is often invaluable and crucial during critical moments of the birth.
What can you learn from them?
Doulas can provide a lot of help and assistance. They can serve as a resource guide on anything and everything involving infant care. If reading books or watching pregnancy videos aren’t doing it for you, you might want to listen to their advice and counsel instead.
How do they lower birth risks?
Everyone knows that complications can happen during the birth. Doulas can help you manage your breathing to help you ease the pain. They’ll help you relax through the contractions. The more relaxed you are, the less it will hurt and the lower your stress levels will be. That helps lower birth risks as well.
How do they help?
Having the right labor support reduces the need for epidural shots, C-sections and other interventions which could lead to complications. With the help of doulas, you’ll have a healthy, natural birth, which means faster recovery time and less costs.
How to find them?
Don’t know where to find them? No worries. You can go online and search for childbirth services near you. You can also ask other first-time couples in your class or young parents in your circle for suggestions and referrals.
So secure the right help and assistance. That’s one way to make sure your pregnancy and labor turn into a beautiful and positive experience.
