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A doula is a non-medical assistant who provides physical, emotional and informed choice support in prenatal care, during childbirth and during the postpartum period. A birth doula is a continuous care provider for labor in many settings, also assisting the parturient woman during transport from home to hospital or birth center. A postpartum doula may begin care in the home the next day after the birth, providing services through the...

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What training to I need to become a Doula?
I'm interested in becoming a Doula, do I need previous medical experience, or do I...

http://www.dona.org/develop/certification.php

Asked by andyslambchop - 21 months ago

How important is it to hire a Doula?
Is it a common practice to hire a Doula during pregnancy? How effective are their...

We had one for our first child and I would greatly encourage getting one. They are really quite cheap and worth every penny. I can not say enough good about...

Asked by Athens girl - 4 months ago


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