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Rise of the Doula: If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it. – John Kennell, M.D.
TweetHave you ever used a Doula or postpartum helper? Since recently finishing off my Doula studies I’ve had many woman ask me about the role that Doula’s play in the birth process and how you’d find a GREAT Doula in your area. The easiest thing I could say is to google Doula’s in Cape Town, but would you prefer a googled name or rather word of mouth referrals? If you’re still unsure of what a Doula is, their role and what they offer then you can read this post HERE. In South Africa there has been a rise in demand for the services a Doula can offer. Studies have shown…
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Birth day preparation
TweetYour birth day preparation So you’ve found out you’re pregnant and filled with emotions, congratulations! As you enter this beautiful stage of your life you may be faced with an overload of information and it could be daunting but fear not as help is at hand. Let’s get started with your birth day preparation. Congratulations, whether it’s your first pregnancy and you’re feeling like a complete novice or whether you’re a veteran in this field knowledge is power and equipping yourself with information as you take on this challenge will ensure that you know all the options available to you for your birth day. Let’s not call it a delivery,…
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Does having a Doula present make a difference to your birthing experience? Of course!
Tweet Does having a Doula present make a difference to your birthing experience? Well hello, as my Doula training progresses and learn and read more I thought I’d share some points on my platform. I know now without a doubt that if I had been educated well enough during my first pregnancy things would have been so much more different, I don’t ever want another mother to feel the way I felt and be coerced into a birth she is not comfortable with. If I had had the option to have a Doula I would have grabbed at it, if I had thought I could use a midwife I would…
