What is a holistic birth doula?
Holistic Family Doulas is a team of committed professionals who view birth as a sacred space that will be remembered for the rest of your life. We believe fully in our role as a birth keeper, where we witness your choices enacted into unique experiences that have never come before, and will never be repeated.
What is a spiritual doula?
A Soul Doula™ is a guide, a witness, an inspiritrix and holder of hope as you enter the process of giving birth to your authentic self. During times of powerful transition it helps to have someone supporting you on your journey.
What is Whapio?
About Whapio The Matrona advocates the Return of Birth to the Family and espouses soul-level connections between midwife and mother and an understanding of altered states of consciousness relevant to childbirth.
Do doulas go to medical school?
There aren’t any educational requirements to be a doula. A high school diploma or college degree are not required, and working as a doula is an excellent way to put yourself through school. If possible consider taking a doula and labor support training course, but it’s not required to be a doula.
What is the difference between a birth doula and a postpartum doula?
Whereas a birth doula provides support during the actual labor and birth, a postpartum doula provides non-medical support in these important days and weeks following delivery. This support is emotional and physical, as well as informational.
What is a doula healer?
Birth Doula She has assisted women and families in over 300 births and continues to provide emotional support, physical comfort measures, spiritual guidance, communication between medical staff and families, and education so that women can make informed choices about their plans for birth.
What is a doula for the dying?
End of Life Doulas, or EOLDs also called Death Doulas or Death Midwives, enrich the dying experience for patients, family members and friends, while strengthening the relationship between medical (the doctors, nurses, social workers) and non-medical support (the family or caretakers).