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Your doula...
*Believes in a woman's ability to know her own body, her labor, and her baby. She helps a woman trust this knowledge.
*Understands the physiology of birth and the emotional needs of a woman in labor.
*Supports the mother's goals as outlined in her birth plan.
*Complements the partner, supporting both the mother and her partner during labor.
*Provides physical support and recommends a variety of labor coping skills and pain management techniques.
*Stays with the laboring woman throughout labor and birth.
*Assists with initiating brestfeeding.
*Empowers the mother by sharing her understanding of the birthing process and available options.
*Respects the mother's choices and decisions.
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