Doulas and Dads
Doulas work great together with dads to make mom as comfortable as possible. The list of examples is endless on how dads and doulas work together, and at the same time are not taking each others roles.
Dads are great for emotional support and love. Doulas are great for encouragement to both mom and dad. They are there to help understand what is happening, and to provide knowledge or guidance at the appropriate times.
The word Doula is a Greek word, the definition is "woman caregiver". Women helping women in labour is a practice that stems back to the time before there were doctors. Today doctors or midwives are there to deliver the baby, and doulas are there to provide constant support before, during and after delivery. They fulfill the roll that is near and dear to their hearts.... caring for women in labour. Every time I go into a labour room my heart fills with excitement. I am filling an important role. I am not taking the role of the dad or the doctor or the midwife. I am fulfilling my role. Doula. Woman Caregiver.
Dads are great for emotional support and love. Doulas are great for encouragement to both mom and dad. They are there to help understand what is happening, and to provide knowledge or guidance at the appropriate times.
The word Doula is a Greek word, the definition is "woman caregiver". Women helping women in labour is a practice that stems back to the time before there were doctors. Today doctors or midwives are there to deliver the baby, and doulas are there to provide constant support before, during and after delivery. They fulfill the roll that is near and dear to their hearts.... caring for women in labour. Every time I go into a labour room my heart fills with excitement. I am filling an important role. I am not taking the role of the dad or the doctor or the midwife. I am fulfilling my role. Doula. Woman Caregiver.