Guest guest Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 Hi We did use a birth doula, but it was not a good thing to have done. You know when we called the doula after the membranes ruptured, the doula suggested us not to go to the hospital or call the doctor. Instead she suggested my wife to drink plenty of water to replenish the amniotic fluid! I'm not kidding. The water broke at 1.30 AM and she came home at 7.30 AM. My wife never had any contractions and she was given castor oil along with orange juice. She was made to walk like 2 miles while she was still losing amniotic fluid. Then before going to the hospital she wanted my wife to eat some ice cream so that all her cravings are satisfied before going to the labor and delivery room. When an ultrasound was done at the hospital she had only 20% amniotic fluid left in her body and was not a good situation. So my wife had to be induced with Pitocin since she was not having any contractions and this wonderful doula was making my wife climb stairs and what not. By God's grace my wife was able to deliver the baby normally without much complications. The Ob/Gyn was miffed and astonished that we did not go to the hospital immediately when the water broke. He also said there are dangers of the cord coming dropping and coming out before the baby. The doula we were seeing has supposedly 20 years of experience! Do you personally know of any postpartum Doula with good practical knowledge in Ayurveda in Houston, TX area ? Thanks, DT ________ > i strongly encourage you to find a midwife rather than seek advice online..........all of the theoretical knowledge in the world is nothing compared to a woman who has not only given birth herself but is properly trained and has delivered hundreds of babies - just having that kind of energy around your entire family some piece of mind!........................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 Hi DT sorry to hear of your experience - that does seem like some pretty odd advice... to be honest, i was a little hesitant with advising a doula only because the standards aren't as rigorous for a trained/certified midwife doulas are a rather new phenomena in north america, so 20 yrs of experience at a high level seems unlikely to me anyway, i would strongly encourage you to find a certified midwife and contact the local laleche league for breastfeeding support keep trying - you will find someone you like i wish you were closer and i could give you hands on support i will see if i can track down someone for you you also might pick up Aviva Jill Romm's book " Natural Health After Birth " she's a midwife and herbalist, and is now just finishing her medical degree best... Caldecott, Dip. Cl.H, RH(AHG) Ayurvedic practitioner, Medical Herbalist 203 - 1750 East 10th Ave Vancouver, BC V5N 5K4 CANADA web: http//:www.toddcaldecott.com email: todd tel: (1)778.896.8894 fax: (1)866.703.2792 _______________________________ We did use a birth doula, but it was not a good thing to have done. You know when we called the doula after the membranes ruptured, the doula suggested us not to go to the hospital or call the doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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