I feel that my role as a doula is to assist the mother on her journey of self-discovery into the inner power she already possesses to be in control of her special birth experience. Over twenty years ago when I had my children, the concept of having the dads present in the delivery room was very much in fashion. While this was a vast improvement from the way things previously were, I feel that my birth experiences would have been enhanced further if I would have been fortunate to have a doula as a part of the labour team.
I am a mother of three adult children and I have also experienced the loss of a set of twins. My first experience as a doula was over 27 years ago! I take a particular joy in facilitating Blessingway ceremonies that nurture, honour and celebrate a woman's transition into motherhood. I also believe that my duty as a professional childbirth assistant is to help women and their partners understand that they are the authors of their birth experience and I am there to support them as their story unfolds.
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This is a wonderful blog! Great job!!
that would be sad and scarry to loose a baby. but it sounds fun helping other people with birth
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