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#2 Should I Engage A Doula?

Jul 31, 202035 minSeason 1Ep. 2
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Episode description

Let’s face it – the process of childbirth is not exactly a walk in the park. Giving birth can be scary, daunting, and traumatizing for many women, especially for first-time mothers.

 

Women have traditionally been supported by a companion or a doula during childbirth, and there is good evidence this benefits both the woman and the baby, as recommended by the World Health Organization as well. 

 

Who is a doula, what do they do exactly… and do you need a doula?

 

Today, we are speaking to Johanna-Maria Wagner, President of “Doulas of Singapore” organization, and founder of the BumpWise community to answer these questions and more that you might have. 

 

“Doulas of Singapore” is a registered non-profit organization run by doulas who are professional birth workers certified with internationally renowned institutions on a voluntary basis.

What to Expect in This Episode

  • The role of a “doula”
  • Difference between a doula and a midwife
  • How a doula support a mother during childbirth
  • What Bumpwise do in Singapore
  • Restrictions pertaining to having a doula in the birthing suite in Singapore 
  • The role of the father when a doula is present
  • Considerations and questions a mother should have when hiring a doula
  • How doulas support mothers after childbirth

 

Mentioned

Bumpwise Singapore - https://www.facebook.com/pg/bumpwise/about/ 

Doulas of Singapore - http://www.doulasofsingapore.com/

Find a Doula here  -  http://www.doulasofsingapore.com/find-a-doula.html

Shubhra Sleep & Wellness Solutions - https://sfamilywellness.com/

Write to us: info@sfamilywellness.com

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