World Doula Week 2024

Carla Ward • Mar 27, 2024

In honor of World Doula Week...

World Doula Week is 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

Your Body Your Birth Doula & Childbirth Education Services provides birth doula support to families in Monmouth, Ocean & Middlesex Counties in NJ and is now taking inquiries. You can learn more here www.youbodyyourbirthdoulaservices.com

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.

Families in Monmouth and Ocean Counties have benefited from working with Your Body Your Birth Doula & Childbirth Education Services since 2017

Marisa M. from Middletown, NJ says…

“My labor was 5 days long - and I couldn’t have done it without Carla. When I couldn’t labor at home by myself anymore, I called her at 2 am and she was there by 3. She helped me labor for the next two days and never left my side. She helped me feel empowered every step of the way. Although I didn’t achieve the completely natural birth I was hoping for, I got super close - and wouldn’t have been able to go 5 days in labor with no epidural without Carla. Carla is not only knowledgeable, experienced and reliable, but she is a kind soul and wonderful person. She made me feel safe during one of the most difficult and vulnerable moments of my life. Since Carla was so integral in helping to bring our baby girl into the world, my husband and I consider Carla a dear friend and forever part of our family❤️ Please hire her for your birth - you will NOT be disappointed!!!”

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:

*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.

*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.

*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.

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

Your Body Your Birth Doula & Childbirth Education Services helps families in Monmouth, Ocean, and Middlesex Counties, NJ by providing:

Birth Doula Support

Childbirth Education

Lactation Support

Pediatric Sleep Consulting

CPR/Choking Instruction

Reiki Healing Sessions

Contact me today to learn more!

732-598-6468

carla@yourbodyyourbirthdoulaservices.com

www.yourbodyyourbirthdoulaservices.com

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