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Here is your guide to the fastest-growing trend inchildbirth—a tradition as old as motherhood itself. Doulas, orprofessional labor assistants, have led thousands of expectantwomen through the birthing process in a way that’s safe andmeaningful, and that creates the birth and postbirth experience allmothers long for.
What exactly do doulas do?
How to find one that suits you.
What are the “trade secrets” only doulas know but every womanshould be aware of (even if you don’t have a doula)?
In The Doula Guide to Birth, senior-level doula Ananda Lowe andaward-winning health reporter Rachel Zimmerman have written a mostcomprehensive book that draws on the wisdom of these skilledexperts, whose experience with doctors, midwives, nurses, andhospitals makes them invaluable advocates before, during, and afterbirth.
What exactly do doulas do?
How to find one that suits you.
What are the “trade secrets” only doulas know but every womanshould be aware of (even if you don’t have a doula)?
In The Doula Guide to Birth, senior-level doula Ananda Lowe andaward-winning health reporter Rachel Zimmerman have written a mostcomprehensive book that draws on the wisdom of these skilledexperts, whose experience with doctors, midwives, nurses, andhospitals makes them invaluable advocates before, during, and afterbirth.