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The Benefits of Having a Doula in the UK for Fathers

A doula UK offers invaluable support to mothers during the pregnancy, birthing, and post-birth experience. However, their value extends to fathers, too. Here’s how.

[findingyourchii]

Unique Benefits of a Virtual Doula in the UK

New moms and dads typically need to depend on books, household, and the web to find out life with their brand-new bundle of joy. There’s more than that offered now, as a virtual doula in the …

With lockdowns in place, you can still have the help of a doula in the UK through virtual means. Discover the benefits of online doula services in this article!

[mothermother-birthdoula]

Thinking about hiring a doula? How about 2 doulas for the price of 1? This review was a shared care client with the wonderful @laurascarlettdoula Photo shared with kind permission from his beautiful parents. Review left on www.google.com/maps/place/mothermother.doula Find out more at www.mothermother.co.uk #birth #makebirthbetter #positivebirthmovement #birthdoula #doulauk #pregnancy #20weekscan #2ndtrimester #3rdtrimester #hypnobirthing #pregnancyyoga #kentdoula #medwaydoula #maidstonedoula #londondoula #mumtobe #mummytobe #30weekspregnant #waterbirth #epidural #homebirth #birthcentre #labourward #babyshower #motherblessing (at Lewisham, Lewisham, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0oK9xhAYtd/?igshid=1k59cws1b8xv7

[mothermother-birthdoula]

So, you have another tool for coping with the enormity of labour. You know you can use a pool at the hospital or hire one for home. Or, hangout in the shower. What about what we are advised to do, both during pregnancy and during labour? And where does information come from on its way to us? How are midwives supported to care for a woman labouring or birthing in water? Does it change their work and what risks and benefits does that introduce for you as a woman giving birth? The below is a thesis by Kim Russell - further reading as part of the All4Maternity course I started and I am totally engrossed. Russell speaks of how waterbirth is thought of in hospitals settings (that she studied) and how this might impact the support of a woman in labour. "The normalisation of waterbirth practice enabled hybrid midwives to reconcile their position as a biomedical midwife with their professional identity (self) as a normal birth practitioner through waterbirth practice. Waterbirth practice appears to have helped labour ward midwives to close the philosophical gap between ‘doing’ midwifery and ‘being with woman’. Waterbirth enhances the physiology of childbirth and promotes normal birth midwifery practice, but its promotion in labour wards is dependent on the availability of equipment and the philosophy of care adopted by the organisation (Cluett et al., 2004). Consequently for change in hospital waterbirth to be successful, innovations that support critical praxis (see chapter four of this thesis) and harness the legitimate power of authority figures is required. An important step in the change process was the increased awareness amongst participants and co-researchers that the organisational culture made it difficult for individuals to practice ‘real’ midwifery" From Russell, Kim (2016) Changing the culture on labour ward to increase midwives promotion of birthing pools: an action research study. PhD thesis, University of Nottingham. . . . . . #all4maternity #practisingmidwifejournal #midwivesmatter #welovemidwives #doulauk #birthdoula #birthteam #waterbirth #birthpool #hypnobirth #positivebirth #positiveinduction #vbac #niceguidelines (at Kent, Kent, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvkLypBA_Wt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=kcvlasm1we05

[mothermother-birthdoula]

⏱️ When to get in? People have told me they've been told they are not allowed in the water until they are in proper labour, or that it is too soon to get in the birth pool...so what is going on there? Waterbirth experiences vary SO much, but here is one idea that might be of interest... "Michel Odent raises two further physiological benefits for immersion in deep water: That immersion in warm water changes the oxygen exchange in the muscles making muscles more effective. As I always tell women, this means that they get more for the effort of each contraction. This effect lasts 1-2 hours, and thereafter it fades unless the woman leaves the water for a while and returns." From http://www.maternityandmidwifery.co.uk/why-waterbirth/1233/ 💧When did you want to get into the water? 💧When do you imagine yourself in the water? 💧What is your health care provider's policy for when they might advise you do or don't get into a pool, whether at home, birth centre or hospital? It's good to know what to expect. Thanks for joining in everyone 😊 . . . . #waterbirth #wdw2019 #worlddoulaweek #birthdoula #doulauk #michelodent #activelabour #epidrual #normalbirth #naturalbirth (at Kent, Kent, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvZpratgjiZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8pw3rfp37l7l

[mothermother-birthdoula]

If you are pregnant and looking for positivity, and also the strength to get that positivity through informed choice and informed consent, follow Natalie : 📷: @tellmeagoodbirthstory . . . #birthpartner #birthplan #doula #doulauk #medwaydoula #londondoula #kenthypnobirthing #positivebirth #informedisbest #birthtrauma #yourbabyyourbodyyourbirth #antenatalsupport #pregnant #dueinseptember #dueinaugust #30weekspregnant #20weekspregnant #12weekscan (at Rochester, Medway) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvEBolSgmnb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15tt3gvmnbn3k

[mothermother-birthdoula]

This is a BIG thank you to @laurascarlettdoula We supported an incredible family together at the end of last week and really proved that this doula life is all about sincere collaboration and sisterhood. I felt utterly supported and I knew that when the time came that I had to make the decision to hand over care to her, there was not a doubt in my mind that she would be exactly what they needed. Thank you Laura, I'm looking forward to the next one together ❤️ . . . . #doulauk #developingdoulas #sharedcare #birthdoula #lewishamhospital #londonddoula #kentdoulacollective #pregnant #antenatalsupport #hypnobirth (at Rochester, Medway) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu1hb9ugpMA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1fk0sjnqvkj6u

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Speak out mamas. It's not all rainbows and butterflies, gorgeous babies in the Autumn leaves (guilty) - motherhood is a huge challenging transiting and the more we share among one another, and LISTEN to each other with non-judgemental ears, the less alone and more empowered we feel. Showing vulnerability shows strength not weakness. It truly truly does. So be honest about the whole shebang and it could make more difference than you know. ♡☆💛♡☆ #honestmotherhood #thegoodthebadtheugly #openheart #real #postnataldepression #womenrock #motherhoodrising #alifeofintention #beinspired #nonjudgement #compassion #frommaidentomother #doulauk #motherhood #mamalove #community #londondoula #luledoula #love 💛💛💛 #Repost @mamasmcr ・・・ Yesterday, Keira Knightley spoke out about the astronomical price of childcare and outdated maternity laws; today, Adele's admitted that she battled postnatal depression and struggled to adjust to motherhood. When celebs talk about issues like this, it really helps open up the discussion. & when mamas feel able to be open and honest, we all feel less alone. All the high fives and heart eyes to that. (Pic originally borrowed from @steph_dontbuyherflowers 😘)