26/05/2022
Her beskrives en doulas jobb svært godt av min kollega Lindi
'It’s incredibly important to understand that birth not only takes place physically but also mentally. The mental aspect of birth might arguably be the most influential part. Our emotions, the fear, joy, excitement, calm, feeling safe, ALL affect the symphony of hormones during birth. Keeping your head in a good place is vital.
Doulas can help with that.
Why doulas matter in regards to you and your birth: Can we control birth? No. Can we influence it? Absolutely.
Doulas are for every type of birth, whether you are looking for a completely unmedicated birth, low intervention, epidural, or cesarean birth. They are there for you if you have birth complications or a normal, straightforward birth.
When looking for a doula, be sure to interview a few to get a feel if this person will be a good fit for you and the type of birth you want or not. Being comfortable with this person is SUPER important.
Birth can get intense. Extreme fear can quite literally affect your ability to give birth safely. Doulas are informed on how to support you and your partner in the type of birth you want. Can they control the outcome? No. But they can definitely put you at the best chance for a positive experience no matter how your birth pans out.
Birth matters. You matter. The way we experience huge life events like this matters. It’s important to prepare both mentally and physically, be informed, and surround ourselves with the best, most supportive birth team and location possible.'
Birth doulas can help with all of that.
