Epidural or Doula? Or both?
8
reasons to hire a Doula even if you plan to have an epidural
1.
Most
of the time the woman is required to do some laboring before
an epidural can be administered.
2.
Occasionally the anesthesiologist is unavailable for
a period of time.
3.
Sometimes a woman labors so quickly there is not time
for an epidural.
4.
Though
the mother does not feel her contractions as intensely, she
still has all the same emotions of a laboring woman.
5.
Epidurals do not hold your hand, play soft music, rub your
shoulders or explain what is happening. Your Doula is
available to offer emotional support
throughout your entire labor.
6.
Doulas know many techniques that may lessen the
adverse side effects of an epidural.
7.
A
Doula can be useful in the pushing stage, as the mother has
decreased feeling and may need intense coaching and
assistance with positioning.
8.
Epidurals don't always provide 100% pain relief
Helping
to cope with pain is only one small part of the doulas role.
She can provide prenatal education, physical comfort,
emotional reassurance, assistance with breastfeeding and
take pictures!
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DOULA
WITH LOVE
