Reasons to hire Penang Doulas
Having a baby can be a very emotional and rewarding experience. Having support can change your life. That is where we come in. A Doula’s role is to provide you with emotional and physical support and we are not medical professionals and do not deliver babies. Our role is to solely provide for your emotional and physical needs till the end of your pregnancy and throughout labor. Have a Doula can help you have a a smoother easier labor and peaceful birth. Your labor may be less painful as you receive tailored comfort and support. You will be more relaxed and confident as you are educated to make informed decisions.
Things to consider when deciding whether to hire a doula.
Your doctor may be busy with other patients and will be in and out of the room as you labor. A doula will stay with you from the beginning and won’t leave until the baby is born, the placenta is delivered, and, if you’re going to be breastfeeding, the first latch is established. We can come to your home if you want to labor there for a while before heading to the hospital as well. It is our job to keep you comfortable during your labor and birth. We will work with your unique comfort measures to be sure you are the most comfortable and have ease to your pain. We can use massage on key pressure points, apply warm compresses to your lower back or set you up in a hot shower to ease the pain of contractions. When you are your partner are completely exhausted we will be there to help you through the next steps.
How we do it makes us different
Your birth is a unique experience for you and your family. At Penang Doulas we want to come along side you to help you achieve the birth experience you desire. We recognized that this is something you will cherish your entire life and these moments during the miracle of childbirth is something you are meant to cherish and treasure forever.
We see birth as a physiologically natural ability, which our bodies were created for, and we also affirm and support the emotional changes and needs of a woman during this time.
We see our role as your Doula to stand beside you and your husband to achieve the birth you both desire. Yes, through education you will be prepared to understand the natural process your body goes through during labor and delivery. At Penang Doulas we are here to assist you every step of the way, so that birthing will be a precious lifetime memory of holding your beautiful newborn in your arms.
We will remain with you throughout your pregnancy, entire labor and birth, and stay afterwards to assist with bonding and assure you are comfortable with breastfeeding.
We will spend time getting to know you, prior to your birth, and coach you in developing an individual birth plan for your special day, discussing options and making informed decisions.
We will give you full emotional and physical support, encouraging you through the birth, and using techniques such as essential oils, massage, etc.
We will meet your partner so that he can be educated, and participate at his own comfort level, to make this process a celebration of your love together.
From our wealth of experience, we have far seen more natural birthing, with less need for medical interventions.
Research also shows that the quality services of a postpartum doula are able to ease the transition that comes with the addition of a baby to the family, to improve parental satisfaction and to reduce the occurrence of mood disorders.