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Let's Explore Each Role a Doula Plays: Antepartum Doula Care Typically, an antepartum doula will care for moms who are on bedrest, or who are expecting but have a very stressful, busy life and need some help preparing. Antepartum doulas are also very helpful in families who already have children, and now are experiencing a pregnancy with complications. The Antepartum Doula role and fees are similar to those of the Postpartum Doula, which you can read more about below.
Labor and Birth Doula Care A Certified Labor Doula is an assistant who provides various forms of emotional, physical and informational support during pregnancy and the childbirth process. They are non-medical and non-midwifery caregivers, although their model of care reflects the values of a midwifery philosophy. Certified Doulas are sometimes trained in maternal/fetal positioning, to assist delivery. The biggest benefit of Certified Labor Doulas is probably the natural pain relief. When a mother's birth wishes include avoiding medications and interventions, her doula will be an active, invaluable participant in coaching and supporting her through the process. During delivery, doulas are in constant, close proximity to the mother at all times. Doulas also encourage participation from the partner and offer reassurance. A doula acts as an advocate for the mother, encouraging her in her desires for her birth. The goal of a doula is to help the mother have a positive and safe birth experience, whether the mother wants an un-medicated birth or is having a planned cesarean birth. After the birth, many labor doulas will spend a short time helping mothers begin the breastfeeding process and encouraging bonding between the new baby and family members. While having a doula assisting you through labor can decrease your chances of cesarean, there are no guarantees. Tranquil Seasons owner Anne Croudace has cared for over 160 families throughout the childbearing year. Out of all the births she has attended, only 1 ended in an unplanned (though very necessary) cesarean. That's a pretty encouraging statistic. While she cannot make you any guarantees, you have more than a good chance of avoiding a surgical birth when you've got Anne by your side, if that is your ultimate goal.
Postpartum Doula Care Tranquil Seasons provides postpartum mother-care, newborn-care and support to families with newborns, including multiples, preemies and special needs babies. This service goes above and beyond what is offered by Overnight Baby Nurses and Newborn Nannies. Postpartum Doulas that work with Tranquil Seasons are highly trained, skilled professionals, with an ethics board and international certifying association behind them, which "newborn nannies" and "baby nurses" don't have. Certified Postpartum Doulas are not high-priced babysitters. Another BONUS: The Certified Postpartum Doulas at Tranquil Seasons are reimbursable by your insurance company as out of network providers. You might like to read more about the difference between these "baby care giver" titles on the San Antonio Birth Collective website. Certified Postpartum Doulas assist the new mother and her family in many ways, including: -
breastfeeding support, Our focus is to make sure the mother is getting enough rest and eating well so she can produce enough breast milk to feed her newborn(s). If the mother is bottle feeding her baby, the doulas are trained in sterilization and in preparation of formula. The amazing miracle of bringing a new life into your family is a time of celebration and shouldn't be cluttered with phone calls, extra appointments and the hopes of finding a care giver that will "fit". Hiring Tranquil Seasons to provide you with a Doula gives you an edge that you won't have when searching for the right doula, alone... ——————————————————
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