WHAT IS A DOULA?
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Gosh, this has got to be the most common question I am asked. Don't worry, I didn't know at first either.
According to DONA, a birth doula is a skilled labor coach "who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and just after birth... A birth doula
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WHAT ISN'T A DOULA? |
Doulas do a lot. But there are some things that you should know that doulas won't and cannot do. This is for your safety, I promise. A birth doula will not:
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WHAT IS PLACENTA ENCAPSULATION? |
Placenta Encapsulation is the process of washing, (in some cases) steaming, and dehydrating your placenta, then distributing it into capsules. I know what you're thinking... "you want to do WHAT with my placenta?" Hear me out...
Placenta capsules are most commonly ingested by mothers in the postpartum period, helping to combat the baby blues and to promote milk production, among many other benefits. And, given the smorgasbord of excellent hormones and nutrients the placenta possesses, some women will even save leftover pills (in their freezer) to take during menopause. This smorgasbord includes: (information from placentawise.com)
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