tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738062031052371885.post1737732729573540144..comments2024-03-17T10:07:53.205-07:00Comments on The Well-Rounded Mama: Healthy Birth Practices: Have Continuous SupportWell-Rounded Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04129621631406155340noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738062031052371885.post-26364588335394568562009-11-17T03:59:00.348-08:002009-11-17T03:59:00.348-08:00I have to say that we often have more than one dou...I have to say that we often have more than one doula at our births. It was very important to have help throughout my typically long labors. My husband wouldn't even think of having a baby without a doula. Very through article about doulas! Thanks!Robin Elise Weisshttp://prenancy.about.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738062031052371885.post-4560486672249292762009-11-16T18:06:08.601-08:002009-11-16T18:06:08.601-08:00As an obese women of 200 pounds or so, I enjoyed t...As an obese women of 200 pounds or so, I enjoyed two natural births with the help of an experienced doula. She attended both & was of great assistance during the triple-peak contractions with #1 son. With #2, she was instrumental in moving me around, keeping my labor productive, helping me in and out of the tiny shower in the labor room. I had a birth plan, and both the OBs had worked with the doula before & supported natural births. I did not feel my size was ever an issue, perhaps since I was at risk as an older mother with infertility issues and that overshadowed my weight. As you mentioned, my husband was relieved that she was there, too. I would urge any woman to consider hiring a doula!Karen Hnoreply@blogger.com