#2 Should I Engage A Doula?

from Shift with Shubhra Podcast Hosted by Shubhra Venneti

Let’s face it – the process of childbirth is not exactly a walk in the park. Giving birth can be scary, daunting, and traumatizing for many women, especially for first-time mothers. Women have traditionally been supported by a companion or a doula during childbirth, and there is good evidence this benefits both the woman and the baby, as recommended by the World Health Organization as well. Who is a doula, what do they do exactly… and do you need a doula? Today, we are speaking to Johanna-Maria Wagner, President of “Doulas of Singapore” organization, and founder of the BumpWise community to answer these questions and more that you might have. “Doulas of Singapore” is a registered non-profit organization run by doulas who are professional birth workers certified with internationally renowned institutions on a voluntary basis. What to Expect in This Episode The role of a “doula” Difference between a doula and a midwife How a doula support a mother during childbirth What Bumpwise do in Singapore Restrictions pertaining to having a doula in the birthing suite in Singapore The role of the father when a doula is present Considerations and questions a mother should have when hiring a doula How doulas support mothers after childbirth Mentioned Bumpwise Singapore - https://www.facebook.com/pg/bumpwise/about/ Doulas of Singapore - http://www.doulasofsingapore.com/ Find a Doula here - http://www.doulasofsingapore.com/find-a-doula.html Shubhra Sleep & Wellness Solutions - https://sfamilywellness.com/ Write to us: [email protected]