Support System
Having a baby is an exciting time! Labor and birth can also be an intense emotional and physical experience. Having a good support system throughout your pregnancy and in labor and delivery can help you feel empowered and provide the emotional support you may need to have a positive birthing experience. Consider having a doula. Doulas are people trained in childbirth who provide continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to the person who is pregnant before, during, and after birth. A doula is a support system while a midwife and an OB-GYN are medical professionals that deliver the baby.
SOME QUESTIONS TO ASK BELOW ARE SOME QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT WANT TO ASK A POTENTIAL DOULA. 1 - What is your philosophy regarding childbirth? 2 - Can you describe the support you will provide to me during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum? 3 - What made you decide to become a doula? 4 - Do you support young parents any differently than adult parents? 5 - How many births have you attended as a doula? 6 - What are your fees? 7 - Are you available for my due date? 8 - What happens if for some reason you are not available at the time I give birth?
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My boyfriend was my support system. Throughout my whole pregnancy he was there through it all. He was the only support I had and every little thing he did meant the world to me.