07/23/2021
July Doula Talk Question
Hi, all! It's Emma at Little Lamb Doula Care! One thing I always pack in my doula bag is a foot pump for blowing up birth balls and peanut balls. When I took my birth doula training, my trainer mentioned that she always keeps this on hand since she's noticed hospitals tend to misplace their pumps. This really stayed with me, and I pack one every time!
In addition to a foot pump, I pack massage oil in case mom wants a hand or foot massage, and of course, I pack a bunch of other helpful birth doula tools as well!
But at the end of the day, it's usually my voice, touch, and encouragement that helps the most. As doulas, it's most important that we bring ourselves, energized, focused, and ready to assist mom and family!