Dawn & Bridget

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Hi Dawn and Bridget!

Yes, doulas are a great companion...Especially if

you're birthing in a hospital. Many of us no longer

delegate our wishes once we're in the throes of

labor...And our partner has such a strong emotional

attachment, it's hard for he/she to be able to voice

concerns and ask questions. It's too easy to just let

everyone 'take over' your birth. A doula is your

advocate as well as your companion. She is also there

for the partner's needs as well and reminds them about

what the need to be doing. Doulas come in many forms.

I had a homebirth and my husband was my doula. He

knows more about birth than most women I know (even

after giving birth). He read many textbooks and could

have delivered the baby himself. He was amazing.

But, here at home we're in charge. Once you leave the

house, others are in charge. It is a MUST to have

someone put YOUR feelings before anything.

Dawn, yes the midwest is a little funny about

childbirth. I believe Illinois, midwifery is illegal.

Midwifery is only allowed in hospitals. I think.

Anyway, dark ages!! Texas is a great place to live

when it comes to choices about homebirthing and

schooling.

Bridget, if you have ANY questions at all...Please

don't hesitate to email me in private. I'll be very

happy to answer.

Warmly,

Allison

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Well, to be a bit vulgar, I have " bagged my limit " with three-- and

no partner anyway!-- so I can only reminisce. But, having a male

standing next to one and either having no clue or getting ill or both

does not make for a very good experience. I am in a Massage therapy

course right now, and am really excited about helping people in this

way... I think you may be right about the midwives here, although

weren't they at home in the middle ages? LOL Luckily, I had very

easy births, but I can just imagine how much nicer it would be to

have someone there to let me have my " labor fuel, " and I'm not

talking about ice chips!! Anyway, I would be interested in finding

out about the rules for doulas here, since the hospital (four years

ago) had everyone leave but the father-- and I was ok with having

others present. I wonder how we'd be able to get them into the room

without having to smuggle! Anyway, I admire and respect any person

who is able to keep their head and heart during these blessed

events... and I can imagine that the emotional and mental health of

the whole family is improved with every " baby step " we take in that

direction!

-dawn

, Allison Nations

<allyanne2001> wrote:

> Hi Dawn and Bridget!

> Yes, doulas are a great companion...Especially if

> you're birthing in a hospital. Many of us no longer

> delegate our wishes once we're in the throes of

> labor...And our partner has such a strong emotional

> attachment, it's hard for he/she to be able to voice

> concerns and ask questions. It's too easy to just let

> everyone 'take over' your birth. A doula is your

> advocate as well as your companion. She is also there

> for the partner's needs as well and reminds them about

> what the need to be doing. Doulas come in many forms.

> I had a homebirth and my husband was my doula. He

> knows more about birth than most women I know (even

> after giving birth). He read many textbooks and could

> have delivered the baby himself. He was amazing.

> But, here at home we're in charge. Once you leave the

> house, others are in charge. It is a MUST to have

> someone put YOUR feelings before anything.

> Dawn, yes the midwest is a little funny about

> childbirth. I believe Illinois, midwifery is illegal.

> Midwifery is only allowed in hospitals. I think.

> Anyway, dark ages!! Texas is a great place to live

> when it comes to choices about homebirthing and

> schooling.

> Bridget, if you have ANY questions at all...Please

> don't hesitate to email me in private. I'll be very

> happy to answer.

> Warmly,

> Allison

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