Wouldn’t it feel strange to have a stranger at the birth?
The doula is no stranger to the parents. Often, she is someone who has already established a relationship with them prior to the birth – a relationship based on a shared understanding of their birth preferences. Typically, the doula will meet with the parents-to-be at least twice before the birth. One of the most significant roles of a doula at birth is to protect and enhance the memory of this personal experience for both the mother and father. Q: We already took childbirth classes. Why should we get a doula? A: Because getting a doula would be the next natural step to ensuring that you have the support you need at your birth. Futhermore, there are numerous short-term and long-term benefits associated with having a doula present.
