Partners Deserve Doulas

/ Transitions: Doula & Life Services/

Attention, Birth Partners!

The absolutely, positively, number one hesitation I hear about hiring a doula is that the partner is going to feel replaced.  If you or your partner has this concern, this is for you.

Did you know…

  • Research shows: Rather than reducing a partner’s participation in the birth process, a doula’s support complements and reinforces their role

  • A doula offers a visual on how to support the laboring person, and partners feel more confident and relaxed.

  • Partners who used doulas report high levels of satisfaction after birth, and the birthing persons report feeling more satisfied with their partner’s role.

Of course you’re wondering, “So how DO you support the birth partner?”

  • Continuous reassurance… It’s amazing how the energy changes when everyone feels safe and informed.

  • Suggest ways to help the birthing person through labor and birth. Our role is to make you look good!

  • Assist you with advocating for your birth plan. When decisions have to be made, and the birthing person is in the middle of transition, your doula can give you a sounding board, balanced information, and make sure your voice is heard.

  • You don’t have to worry about leaving your birthing partner alone to get ice, water, nourishment, or even use the restroom. Your doula will be right there.

Let’s discuss how a Transitions doula can help YOU support your partner!

- Renee, Transitions: Doula & Life Services

 

Renee is co-owner of Transitions: Doula & Life Services in Sioux Falls, SD.  Renee’s goal is that every person has their very best birth.  Renee helps birthing persons and their partners accomplish this goal by connecting them with Transitions Doulas who provide loving physical and emotional support throughout pregnancy, birth, and beyond.  In addition to running the agency, Renee also provides postpartum doula support, lactation support, and childbirth education.