doula

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an assistant (often the father of the soon-to-be-born child) who provides support for a woman in labor by encouraging her to use techniques learned in childbirth-preparation classes

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Even if you are planning a birth with an epidural, the evidence suggests that a doula can help make things go much more smoothly. Emily Oster

“Being a doula is not a normal job, so it should not be surprising that doulas come from all walks of life, and that they will not exactly fit in any one box,” Schock says. Source: Internet

And after the shelter-in-place order was announced, Calderone made the choice to start seeing her own postpartum doula virtually, too. Source: Internet

A doula doesn’t have medical training, so she’ll work beside your OB-GYN or midwife as your head cheerleader, providing emotional support throughout pregnancy, delivery and beyond. Source: Internet

And as much as I adore reading and writing stories, I have interests in herbalism, homesteading, being a doula, wildlife rehabilitation, healthy cooking and oh so many others! Source: Internet

Above, doula and Point Reyes resident Kim Hett nurses her son, Woolsey. Source: Internet

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