Shanghai Doula

04/03/2015

Le Leche League International is an amazing nonprofit organization that exists to support women who desire to breastfeed. There is a thriving group in Shanghai that meets once a month! Check it out,...

04/02/2015

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27/01/2015

Did you see Shanghai Doula's interview in Urban Family Magazine?

Shanghai Doula's met with Urban Family's Emily Wetzki for an interview in Urban Family Magazine. The "Growing a Family in Shanghai" addition in October/November 2014. If you didn't get a chance to...

11/07/2014

In 2012, Hodnett et al. published an updated Cochrane review on the use of continuous support for women during childbirth based on trials including more than 15,000 women. The study revealed that when continuous labor support was provided by a doula, women experienced a:
31% decrease in the use of Pitocin*
28% decrease in the risk of C-section*
12% increase in the likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth*
9% decrease in the use of any medications for pain relief
14% decrease in the risk of newborns being admitted to a special care nursery
34% decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience*

For most of these outcomes (marked with *) the best results occurred when woman had continuous labor support from a doula– someone who was NOT a staff member at the hospital and who was NOT part of the woman’s social network.

28/03/2014

It World Doula Week! Have you used a doula? Tell us about it!

11/03/2014

Yay for Doulas!

"Published data indicate that one of the most effective tools to improve labor and delivery outcomes is the continuous presence of support personnel, such as a doula. A Cochrane meta-analysis of 12 trials and more than 15,000 women demonstrated that the presence of continuous one-on-one support during labor and delivery was associated with improved patient satisfaction and a statistically significant reduction in the rate of cesarean delivery. Given that there are no associated measurable harms, this resource is probably underutilized."

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01/08/2013

Shanghai Doula is now offering Postpartum Doula Services- in home care for parents of newborns. Know anyone expecting a new addition to their family and could benefit from a helping hand? Gift them a Postpartum Doula package for their baby shower!
More info on www.shanghaidoula.com/post-partum-services

01/08/2013

NEW! POSTPARTUM DOULA SERVICES!!

We believe that parenting a newborn with confidence and knowledge can present itself as a challenge. A postpartum doula is an extra set of hands for when you need them most, and a good doula will also teach you how to manage without her. A postpartum doula is different than a house cleaner (who helps a lot around the home) or baby nurse (who may have sole care of the baby)- a postpartum doula is there to provide hands-on help and instruction in newborn care.

A postpartum doula will also spend time listening and asking questions, offering emotional support to the mum and her family. She builds confidence in the parents by demonstrating newborn care and encouraging the parents in their capabilities of caring for their baby. She can teach skills like bathing, infant hygiene, infant wearing, reading infant cues and calming a crying baby. She offers evidence-based informational support, not just her opinion pertaining to newborn care issues. In addition she can help with light housework around the home so that you may concentrate on your new baby.

Shanghai Doula’s Postpartum Doulas are also Certified Lactation Education Counsellors, and are trained to assist you with all aspects of breastfeeding.

The primary goal as a postpartum doula is to work herself out of a job by empowering you, the parents, to take on the full responsibility of being new parents and embracing your evolving family.

Shanghai Doula is pleased to provide you with a range of Postpartum Doula Packages to best suit you:

“Heading home”: on the first or second day home -- 4 hours x 1 day – RMB1,000
“The first few days”: during the first week -- 4 hours x 3 days – RMB3,000
“A helping hand”: during the first two weeks -- 4 hours x 3 days/week x two weeks – RMB6,000
“Ultimate Assistance”: extended help during the first two weeks -- 4 hrs/day x 5 days/week x 2 weeks—RMB10,000

Why hire an Ayi or Yue Sao when instead you could have skilled, qualified and experienced help in your home from Shanghai's very own Baby Gurus!

For more information and an obligation-free meeting contact info@shanghaidoula.com

11/07/2013

New! Gift Certificates!
Looking for the perfect gift for a Baby Shower or Expectant friends of relatives? Our new Gift Certificates can be purchased to offer the parents-to-be in your life all the information they need to kick start their new adventure with confidence!
On offer:
Beyond Babies: Child-Proofing Your Home
Caring For Your Newborn
All About Breastfeeding
Each three-hour Session costs 600rmb - contact info@shanghaidoula.com

04/05/2013

Shanghai Doula - birth support and education services

23/03/2013

It's World Doula Week!

11/10/2012

We are pleased to announce that Soap Nuts are now available from Shanghai Doula! Soap Nuts FAQ What are soap nuts? Soap nuts are actually dried berries about the size of a large marble. The shells of...