Birth plan and hospital bag

In My Humble Opinion
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Doula is a Greek word that literally translates to “servant”.

But basically, the doula is there to provide emotional support during the labor and a doula is there for your non-medical needs. We loved this lady met the other day and she is going to be our doula. They also provide massages, come home and visit a few times after the baby is born and help support mom and baby, provide information and techniques when needed, and act as a buffer between partners if and when things get crazy in the delivery room.:smiley: Sometimes they even drive you there if the partner can’t make it for some reason, but they are usually present from the time you start having major contractions.

I am hoping the doula is going to do a lot of hand holding and guiding during the labor and assist in making this experience a spiritual one for me.

A midwife on the other hand is like a doctor that mostly recommends and supports non-invasive methods when it comes to childbirth.

Thank you for all the suggestions and tips. I am over packed and I am going to remove a bunch of stuff from the bag. The trashy mags are a great idea so I am going to do that. And oh yeah to the snacks too…

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Here’s wishing you good luck…:smiley:

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Thanks - and the same to you! Fingers crossed everything goes smoothly.

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Having a doula there should help a lot. I think it’s one of the best inventions ever for mama-to-be support. I don’t really have much to add except to say I hope everything goes smoothly for you and for your baby girl. It’s so exciting to have a baby right around Xmas, like the present that just keeps getting better and better.