10/18/2021
This is a gratitude post for every single doula out there. 365 days ago, I was VERY pregnant and very ready to transition from being a sherpa to being a mother. I’d had a fairly independent pregnancy relying mostly on my knowledge as a health care provider to build heathy routines and troubleshoot as needed. However, birthing was not possible alone. Words can’t describe what an integral part was to my transition. Emotionally, I knew I had the grit, but my doula ensured that my physical body was prepared. In the 36 hours before birth, we put in some hard work- stretching, flowing and moving. As we worked, my baby slooooowly and strategically descended. Because of the experience my doula had, my baby and I emerged without physical or emotional trauma. We are forever grateful. Regardless of the choice to birth at home, a birth center or a hospital, the investment in a doula pays dividends in the long term health of families.
