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Birth & Postpartum Doula
Krystal Martin, SBD
Every woman has the RIGHT to the birth she chooses.
Role of a Doula
Birth Doula
A birth doula is trained and experienced in childbirth and helps prepare the mother and her partner for birth by working with her to develop a birthing plan, educating her about the birthing process, providing her with emotional support and if desired, offering support services during and just after childbirth.
Postpartum Doula
A postpartum doula offers support services and education to the mother after the birth, including lactation education, baby care education, emotional support, small tasks, and other similar services. Postpartum doulas ensure the mother is comfortable, hydrated and well-fed so that she can enjoy caring for her baby.
As a Doula, I Do Not:
Perform any clinical tasks
Including but not limited to:
Vaginal exams
Fetal heart monitoring
Blood pressure monitoring
Make decisions for you
I am here to provide you with facts good and bad so you can make your own informed decision.
Speak to the staff on your behalf
I can remind you of your birth plan so you know if something is not going as planned. I will remind you to ask the medical staff for alternatives if you have to go away from your birth plan.
Project any of my own beliefs onto your experience
Yes, I have an opinion. However, this is not my birth so my opinions are not important. I give you the facts and I support the decision you make because this is your birth.
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