8.05.2014

The Doula


The Doula...
Protects the sacred birth space

that moment gave me strength...
Listens, listens and listens more
May not understand the mother's feelings, but does not minimize her feelings
Helps the mother feel heard
Keeps the mother safe and secure
Does not compare, judge, belittle or criticize
Validates the mother's wishes and decisions
Respects the mother and her birth choices
Empathizes that some decisions can be hard to make, but might be necessary
Sympathizes when a dream is shattered
Understands that birth plays a very significant role in shaping a woman into a mother
Realizes that every aspect of the birth, good or bad, will replay in the mother's head for the rest of her life
Knows that birth can be traumatic
Rejoices when birth is healing
Believes in the innate birth process
Witnesses miracles everyday