Doulas
and Partners
Fathers.... The father or partner, may be better able to provide continuous
support but has little actual experience in dealing with the
forces of labor. Even fathers who have had intensive preparation
are often surprised at the amount of work involved (more than
enough for two people). Even more important, many fathers experience
the birth as an emotional journey of their own and find it hard
to be objective in such a situation. (~DONA)
Will
the Doula replace the father?
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fathers or partners are concerned they may be displaced
by the doula during labor. ADOBE doulas will not replace
the father. A responsible doula supports and encourages
the father and enhances his support style rather than replaces
him. The doula allows for the partner to participate at
their own comfort level and will make sure that the partner's
needs are being met as well as the mother's. In fact, studies
have shown that fathers/partners usually participate more
actively during labor in the presence of a doula than without
one. (~DONA) |
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ADOBE strives to enhance the support of the father (partner)
while at the same time letting them participate at their own
comfort level.
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