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Doula

Doula is a trained and experienced professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and after childbirth. If a woman in labor wishes, the doula stays with her throughout the whole childbirth. Doula helps to create an atmosphere where women can relax and concentrate on the birth itself, and it can also help physically. Doulas in the Czech Doulas Assotiation (ČAD) are bound by the Code of Ethics.

Dula aims to contribute to good physical and mental well-being of mothers and newborns. Dula specifically complements the work of midwives, doctors and nurses. Does not interfere with their skills, but working with them, as well as with father-to-be and other family members. The work of doulas ranks among
non-medical assisting profession.

My services

Prenatal meeting

Prenatal talks on matters related to pregnancy, childbirth and parenthood forthcoming.
Examples of topics that you may be interested in:
- Czech medical care for pregnant woman,
- how to choose a hospital,
- mental and physical preparation for childbirth, birth wishes,
- preparation of an older child to become a brother or a sister
- pregnancy exercises to relieve back pain,
- beginning of the birth process, what you can expect after arriving at the hospital,
- medications used during labor, how to relieve woman from a pain without the use of drugs,
- relief position during the first stage of labor and how to get the partner involved,
- the first contact with the newborn baby,
- postpartum and newborn care, breastfeeding

Accompaniment for childbirth

I accompany women going to the hospital with or without the partner. During delivery, I offer emotional and physical support. I provide massage (if the mother wishes), I may attach the cladding, I suggest relieving positions and generally I care about mother's comfort. I encourage the woman and try to generate calm atmosphere that is important for a good development of a labour. After the birth I may help with breastfeeding. I respect the wishes of the woman and her partner and provide care only to the extent they both want. Since I'm not a medical staff I don't provide medical services.

Postpartum period care

I usually visit women after their discharge from the hospital, but I can also come to the hospital should there be a problem with breastfeeding. At this postpartum meeting we may discuss breastfeeding and certain moments of the childbirth. I can provide advice regarding baby care and I will listen to your joys and concerns of being a new mom.

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