Doulas for Birth Partners
“Why do we need a doula if I’m going to be there?”
This is one of the most common questions birth partners have when hiring a doula, and rightfully so! This is a big time in your and your partner's life, it is only natural that it is full of lots of questions and changes.
So, why should you hire a Springfield, MO doula if your partner is going to be present at your birth? Let’s get into it.
Doulas Make Sure That Both The Birthing Person and The Birth Partner's Needs Are Met
That’s right, it’s not JUST you who is our client, your partner is too. There is virtually no other area of care besides birth where a partner is asked to take on such a huge role of caretaking.
In the hospital, nurses come and go as they attend to other patients, but your doula remains with you throughout your entire birth process and the immediate postpartum period. A doula provides hydration, nutrition, and comfort to the birthing person and their partner. We know one thing is true, as partners, you can’t expect to be fully present if you're tired and hungry too!
Doulas Bring Education, Tips, and Tricks
Okay partners, we know that you're awesome.You took the childbirth education classes, you’ve read the books, you’ve done the research. But how is it fair to expect you to remember every single piece of information?! After all, this isn’t your job.
Lucky for you, it’s ours! This is where your doula really comes into play. A doula can answer any questions that may arise with expert knowledge and can help guide you as a partner in ways to help you support your person. (hip squeezes may not work all the time!)
Doulas Provide Unconditional Support
As doulas we are here for you. To meet you where you are. To serve you how you need. We can not take away or replace the emotional connection you have with your partner. We are simply here to support both of you on this amazing journey of becoming parents.
Our doula team in Springfield, MO is ready to serve you. We provide a wide variety of services such as birth doula, postpartum doula, breastfeeding classes, lactation help, childbirth education classes, placenta encapsulation, and more. You can schedule your free consultation when you click this link.