World Doula Week March 22-28

World Doula Week is coming up March 22-28th.  Kicking off on World Doula Day, the goal of World Doula Week is to showcase the impact that birth and postpartum doulas have on the physiological, social, emotional, and psychological health of women, newborns and families in the postpartum period. 

Doulas are non-medical professionals who provide informational, educational and physical support during pregnancy, labor & birth and for the first 12 weeks of the postpartum period.

Benefits of the presence of doulas in birth and in the postpartum period:

• Reduces the incidence of c-sections

• May shorten the length of labor

• Reduces epidural and analgesic requests

• Increases breastfeeding initiation and continuation

• Increases mother’s satisfaction of birth experience

• Can reduce the incidence of postpartum mood disorders

• Increases new parents’ confidence in the care of their newborn

By His Grace Childbirth Services provides birth/postpartum doula support to Atlanta families and is now taking inquiries for May.  You can learn more here: https://www.byhisgracechildbirthservices.com/consultation

Throughout history, women have supported each other during pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period. In today’s society of scattered friends and families, doulas fill this vital role of support for the people birthing the next generation.

And families in Atlanta have benefited from working with By His Grace Childbirth Services since 2019.

Read what Meagan had to say…. 

“Having Christina as part of my birth team was undoubtedly the best decision I made to achieve a successful unmedicated VBAC for baby #2. Her prenatal education and check-ins were extremely informative and her in-person labor support was truly chef's kiss. She was the exact voice I needed in the back of my head in the throws of labor: reminding me how to breathe, to reset after each contraction, and reassuring me that I could birth this baby, all while providing counter pressure in the exact right spots to help manage contractions. Christina was such a blessing through pregnancy and birth and would hire her again a million times over! 

-Meagan Hinner, Atlanta area

Having a baby is one of life’s biggest transitions and greatest joys. However, many parents find themselves feeling extremely isolated and overwhelmed during pregnancy and the postpartum period after the initial excitement has subsided.

Hiring a doula can help reverse those feelings and provide the support that new families need to instead have a pregnancy and postpartum period that is filled with feelings of contentment and empowerment.

In honor of World Doula Week, here are the top 4 benefits of hiring a doula:

1. Non-judgmental support - a doula does not come in with specific birthing plan or parenting style.  Doulas do not push a specific ways of doing things. A doula is there to help you come up with your own birth plan and parenting style. She’ll help you figure out what feels right for your family. Doulas are also expert listeners who have no baggage of a family history with you.
   

2. More enjoyable maternity leave – doulas help ease the transition for new parents. Having a baby is a major life change. Doulas are there to calmly support you through the shift and help you focus on enjoying it, rather than muddling through it alone.
   

3. Expert advice – your doula can share what works for other families, and other ideas and tips based on her training and experience, IF YOU ASK. It’s so wonderful to have all your questions answered as you go instead of relying on Google.

4. Decreased risk of postpartum depression & anxiety – research has shown that new mothers who feel supported tend to report less problems with postpartum mental health.

By His Grace Childbirth Services helps new families in the Atlanta by providing birth & postpartum doula support and childbirth education.  Contact us today byhisgracechildbirthservices@gmail.com to learn more.