Doula Care - Labor Support Services
Contact the Doula
Contact Our Doula for more information about
services, Heather Harper Palmer
904-610-6725
Doula Services
The word "doula" comes from an ancient Greek word and is
now used to refer to a woman who helps other women. It
has been applied to childbirth to refer to "a woman
experienced in childbirth who provides continuous
physical, emotional, and informational support to the
mother before, during and just after childbirth." (Klaus,
Kennell, and Klaus, in Mothering the Mother).
Every woman deserves another experienced woman to
guide her through the rite of passage into motherhood. As
a doula, I have no personal philosophy on childbirth; I take
on the mother's philosophy. I empower women to decide
what birth choices are best for them and to give birth as
they choose. I provide information to assist in decision-
making and give total support of the family's decisions. My
role as a doula is to assist women in having the birth
experience that they desire and deserve.
A Trained Doula:
Studies completed by Dr. Marshall Klaus and Dr. John
Kennell, published in the book Mothering the Mother (also
called The Doula Book) have proven that a doula can have a
significant impact on labor and birth. The study concluded
the following statistics which lend to support for having a
doula present:
Click Here to learn more about the doula, Heather Palmer
Contact the Doula
Contact Our Doula for more information about
services, Heather Harper Palmer
904-610-6725
Doula Services
The word "doula" comes from an ancient Greek word and is
now used to refer to a woman who helps other women. It
has been applied to childbirth to refer to "a woman
experienced in childbirth who provides continuous
physical, emotional, and informational support to the
mother before, during and just after childbirth." (Klaus,
Kennell, and Klaus, in Mothering the Mother).
Every woman deserves another experienced woman to
guide her through the rite of passage into motherhood. As
a doula, I have no personal philosophy on childbirth; I take
on the mother's philosophy. I empower women to decide
what birth choices are best for them and to give birth as
they choose. I provide information to assist in decision-
making and give total support of the family's decisions. My
role as a doula is to assist women in having the birth
experience that they desire and deserve.
A Trained Doula:
- Understands that birth is a life-altering experience that
the woman will remember for the rest of her life. - Is aware that labor and birth are normal physiological
processes. - Is aware that labor and birth are emotional, social,
sexual and spiritual life events. - Understands the emotional needs of the laboring
woman. - Stays with the laboring woman continuously.
- Believes that women are strong and capable.
- Is knowledgeable about the anatomy and physiology
of labor and birth. - Has expertise in comfort measures and coping skills
necessary during the birth process. - Provides an objective viewpoint.
- Can act as a liaison and facilitate communication with
other health care professionals. - Believes the pregnant couples should have trust in
their caregivers. - Helps strengthen the relationship between the mother
and her partner. - Believes that decisions about pregnancy, labor and
birth should be made by the pregnant couple with
input from their health care professionals. - Supports the decisions of the mother and her partner.
- Respects the mother's individuality and uniqueness.
- Trusts mothers and their partners to help them make
the best decisions for themselves and their babies. - Helps create a positive birth memory.
Studies completed by Dr. Marshall Klaus and Dr. John
Kennell, published in the book Mothering the Mother (also
called The Doula Book) have proven that a doula can have a
significant impact on labor and birth. The study concluded
the following statistics which lend to support for having a
doula present:
- 50% reduction in the cesarean rate
- 25% shorter labor
- 60% reduction in epidural requests
- 40% reduction in oxytocin (pitocin) use
- 30% reduction in analgesia use
- 40% reduction in forceps delivery
Click Here to learn more about the doula, Heather Palmer
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