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9/22/2017 1 Comment A Brief History of Doula Childbirth Doula-assisted childbirth is growing in popularity year over year . Still, you may encounter surprise or dismissal from family or friends who have never heard of a doula or didn’t use one themselves. But having a birth doula is in fact a tradition that extends through many times and cultures.
Want to learn more? This brief survey of what we know about the history of doula childbirth is a crash course in understanding the history and signifiance of this important part of the birth experience.
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 One of the things I hear most often when I am talking to people about what I do is “Wow! I could never do that; I wouldn’t even know how to have a natural birth! It seems so painful and difficult and scary.”
Did you notice those last three words? Helping women face and understand their fears about birth is a huge part of a doula's job. I hear from many women that they are afraid it will be too painful, that it will be too hard, or that they simply can’t do it. They are scared. And you know what? That’s ok. Scared is normal. But it doesn’t need to stop you from giving birth naturally, if that is what you want to do. Here are a few simple things you can do to improve your chances of having a successful natural birth, even if you're afraid that you can't do it. |
AuthorCleveland doula with 15 years of experience, working in a variety of settings from rural homebirth to hospital deliveries at one of the top hospitals in the United States. ArchivesCategories |
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