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Doula: woman’s servant; caregiver
An experienced companion who provides the mother and her partner
both emotional and physical support throughout the entire labor, delivery, and postpartum period.
For Mothers.
For women in labor much of the birth process is about permission: feeling total permission to be themselves and feeling free to let down emotional and physical barriers and to release expectations- those yardsticks or measures of performance that women carry with them into the institutional environment. Feeling completely safe with another human being creates a kind of freedom that enables a woman to begin to test the limits of her own capacities and to experience capacities possibly not recognized before- or perhaps recognized but not risked. This freedom to be one’s true self produces feelings of empowerment, of creativity. As a new mother said to one doula, “Your staying with me all the time and your total support, at the same time trusting me completely, gave me a sense of knowing that I was strong enough to handle anything in my life.” (*17)
For Fathers.
In most cases- and this cannot be stated too often- the father will have the unexpressed but deeply felt question, “Will everything be all right?” Also, a father often has had little or no experience with the birth process. For these reasons, every woman in labor needs not only the father or other chosen partner but also a nurturing, experienced person- a doula- who can calmly and skillfully help her cope with labor and be a reassuring and constant presence for both her and the father. The doula gives a level of support different from that of a person who is intimately related to the woman in labor… In asking fathers to be the main support, our society may have created a very difficult expectation for them to meet. This is like asking fathers to play in a professional football game after several lectures but without any training or practice games.
(*6,7)
For Providers.
Continuous support from a doula during labor provides physical and emotional benefits for mothers and health bonuses for their babies. With less medical interventions, fewer complications, and shorter hospital stays, there may be financial savings as well. (*1)
-Harvard Health Letter
*Excerpts from The Doula Book
2012, Klaus, Kennell, Klaus
What clients are saying.
“Ginger was a strong and steady support through this time and was not only a huge help and comfort to myself, but also to my husband. She is an amazing individual and the best doula someone can ask for. Not only does she support you physically, but also mentally and emotionally. She has the best interest of the child, mother and father all in mind, and supports and encourages in any decision you make.”
— Megan
I want to give our sincere thanks to Laura for doing such an outstanding job. She arrived the day of labor in the hospital and from the get-go, she was so helpful, from offering advice when we reached crucial junctures, to moral support when it was time to push or make other decisions during labor. When our labor period was extended, she stayed with us throughout the night to ensure that we weren't alone and that we had someone experienced and poised in our corner. After the baby was delivered healthy and safe, Laura continued to maintain contact in the days afterward to make sure everything was OK. We would definitely recommend Laura to any parent looking for an experienced, personable doula—especially for those giving birth for the very first time like we were.
— Roxana
“Ginger was my doula for my son’s August 2021 birth. Prior, we reviewed my birth wants and needs. Ginger provided me information to make the best choices. From daily affirmations leading up to the birth, labor comfort and support, the best part is staying in touch with Ginger and other moms postpartum. They say it takes a village and you want Love-Lee Doula Care to be part of yours.”
— Alisha
