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Testimonials:
We had no doula for our first baby; my husband was skeptical about having one for our second; as soon as I learned I was pregnant for a third time, time he wanted to make sure we had a doula again.
During my first birth, without a doula, I required surgical intervention and the baby had to be in I.C.U. I had a doula during the birth of my second baby it was wonderful! I felt calm and supported. I know it made a difference for both me and my baby!
I had always been resistant to breast feeding but now I love it .
The prenatal yoga classes were a 'life-saver' for stress relief.
When my friends ask me what a doula is, I tell them a birthing coach. But a doula is so much more!
The doula’s presence gave me assurance and support. She was an invaluable member of my birthing team.
I am eternally grateful to the Doula Foundation for helping me provide my son with the perfect entrance into this world. I will always look back at the year and a half that we were involved in the prenatal and postpartum programs and know that every minute was a beautiful investment in the beginning of my child's path in life. These women will always hold a special, thankful, place in my heart.
In my experience working as a Labor and Delivery nurse, I have found Doulas to be a beneficial team member in the birth process for both the patient and their loved ones. Doulas are able to offer the patient even more personalized care throughout this monumental experience.
"I am eternally grateful to Success Naturally and the Doula Foundation for helping me provide my son with the perfect entrance into this world. I will always look back at the year and a half that we were involved in the prenatal and postpartum programs and know that every minute was a beautiful investment in the beginning of my child's path in life. These women will always hold a special, thankful, place in my heart." Lerner Kolb
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Questions about doulas and doula services
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I’m planning to have an epidural; why should I use a doula?
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A doula’s support is not only focused on managing pain during childbirth. She is your advocate throughout your labor and birth helping you and your family with any questions or concerns that may arise, helping you understand what your care providers are saying, and attending to your comfort and needs. Pain medication and/or anesthesia don’t always arrive at the exact moment you are ready for it. You may benefit from having a doula support you during contractions until you get the relief you are planning on receiving. Once you have received anesthesia, although you may not be feeling the intensity of the contractions, you are still having a baby. Your doula will remain with you throughout the birth, as well as the immediate postpartum period to support you and ensure that you and your family’s needs are being met.
