Defining a Doula
A doula stays with a mother throughout labor assisting her physically and emotionally through the process of birth.
How I see my role continues to evolve. First, I listen to how a mother defines a "good birth" for herself. Then we infuse that picture with knowledge that comforts and reassures. Together we address any specific needs the family has.
The goal is always to achieve the healthiest baby, but also the healthiest mother.
By protecting both the physical and emotional health of baby and mom, one allows a family to begin from a place of strength and stability.
How I see my role continues to evolve. First, I listen to how a mother defines a "good birth" for herself. Then we infuse that picture with knowledge that comforts and reassures. Together we address any specific needs the family has.
The goal is always to achieve the healthiest baby, but also the healthiest mother.
By protecting both the physical and emotional health of baby and mom, one allows a family to begin from a place of strength and stability.
Benefits of a Doula
C-sections reduced by 50%
Length of labor reduced by 25%
Synthetic Oxytocin use reduced by 40%
Use of narcotics reduced by 40%
Forceps reduced by 30%
Epidurals reduced by 60%
Long-term Benefits
Synthetic Oxytocin use reduced by 40%
Use of narcotics reduced by 40%
Forceps reduced by 30%
Epidurals reduced by 60%
Long-term Benefits
Improved breastfeeding
Increased time spent with baby
Decreased post-partum depression
Increased time spent with baby
Decreased post-partum depression
Why Luminous?
It is a pleasure to teach mothers and fathers about the intricacies of birth. Parents approach it with wonder and walk away with a sense of having learned something truly awe inspiring. Learning about the amazing design and ability of the body, the way our emotions, health and structure are all inter-related is the first way we are 'illuminated'.
My hope is that women and men will learn and pass on the truth that natural birth is beautiful, empowering but most of all possible! A woman will be confronted with unique challenges and she will discover the depth of her courage. This CAN be done with loving, consistent support. Her husband will witness this and partner to both protect her and admire her. When a couple experiences this together, they are forever changed. That is the second way that birth is luminous.
It is a pleasure to teach mothers and fathers about the intricacies of birth. Parents approach it with wonder and walk away with a sense of having learned something truly awe inspiring. Learning about the amazing design and ability of the body, the way our emotions, health and structure are all inter-related is the first way we are 'illuminated'.
My hope is that women and men will learn and pass on the truth that natural birth is beautiful, empowering but most of all possible! A woman will be confronted with unique challenges and she will discover the depth of her courage. This CAN be done with loving, consistent support. Her husband will witness this and partner to both protect her and admire her. When a couple experiences this together, they are forever changed. That is the second way that birth is luminous.
The CAPPA VISION www.CAPPA.net
Imagine a world…
Where women are encouraged to trust their bodies, and where myths about childbirth and breastfeeding are dispelled.
Imagine a world…
Where women are given the tools they need to make informed decisions about their pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum experiences.
Imagine a world…
Where education does not involve guilt but seeks to empower.
Imagine a world…
Where women are surrounded by caring, compassionate support throughout the childbearing year.
Imagine a world…
Where new mothers are equipped to embrace pregnancy, birth, and motherhood with confidence.
Imagine an organization …
That volunteers every day to make this a reality.
CAPPA - reality begins with imagination.
