What is a birth doula?

A birth doula, also known as a birth companion, birth coach or post-birth supporter, is a non-medical person who stays with and assists a person before, during, or after childbirth, to provide emotional support and physical help if needed.

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Historically birth doulas would come in the form of a mother, aunt, neighbour, grandmother and elders in the community. They were the ones who coached you, held your hand, nourished you, mopped your brow, fed you and made sure your pregnant and postpartum body was warm and cared for. 

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In modern day western society however, doulas are much more than just an extension of your village. A birth doula is someone whose goal is for the labouring person to feel safe, informed and comfortable. Doulas are have transitioned from being village community to being advocates, activists, philanthropists, educators and so much more.  Many birth doulas had previous careers and were drawn to the mystical world of birthwork.

Birth Doulas exist to complement the role of midwives and doctors.

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Do I think birth doulas are an essential? YES. Keep reading to find out why.

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My vision of good a good birth

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A birth without fear.

A birth where you felt you were involved and consenting in every decision.

A birth where you felt your space was protected.

A birth where you were able to disconnect from the rest of the world and its worries.

A birth that brings back good memories years down the line.

A birth that is beautiful, soul changing and restorative.

What I do: I am your guide
I dont mother the mother.

I'm sure if you've been on enough birth doula websites or spoken to enough doulas you'll have seen this phrase pretty often: Mothering The Mother.

Here are 3 reasons why I dont Mother The Mother.
 

1. During birth there are many birthing people who have mothers present and cannot identify with the concept of a doula mothering the mother.

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2. There are also many birthing people who don't identify as the binary concept of a female/ woman/ mother.

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3. There are many people who have toxic relationships with their mothers, and mothering to those people does not come with positive associations.

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8 Reasons to have a birth doula

Some statistics on the benefits of having a birth and postnatal doula

1. More likely to have a spontaneous vaginal birth
 

2. Less likely to have a c- section
 

3. Less likely to have any pain medication or epidurals
 

4. Less likely to have an assisted vaginal delivery (with forceps or a ventouse)
 

5. More likely to have a labour shortened by 40 minutes
 

6. More likely to have a baby with a higher Apgar score
 

7. Less likely to suffer from postnatal depression (PND)
 

8. More likely to have positive memories of birth

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Doulas are not a luxury. Doulas are essential.
 @The Egyptian Doula