Well-rounded, full spectrum doula training is a necessity. Let's take a look at the article that has been published in the BRAINZ magazine today!
By now, you have probably heard of doulas. What you might still not know is their exact role in maternal care. The word doula (pronounced DOO-luh) is actually Greek. Historically, it referred to the female servant in a household that specifically cared for the woman in the family with whatever she needed regarding fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and postnatal care. Today, this word refers to a support person (usually female) who is providing emotional, informational and physical support to a birthing or postnatal mother* throughout the maternity experience. Doulas are not medically responsible for the outcomes of care the way that a midwife or doctor would be. They don’t “catch” babies or do any clinical care, but their contribution to the well-being of the mother is undeniable and so important.
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