Comments on: Debunking the Difficult Doula http://prenatalyogacenter.com/blog/debunking-the-difficult-doula/ A New York City mom sharing her knowledge as a childbirth educator, labor support doula, and her own journey through motherhood Thu, 17 May 2012 03:18:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Deb http://prenatalyogacenter.com/blog/debunking-the-difficult-doula/#comment-117 Deb Tue, 06 May 2008 20:33:31 +0000 http://prenatalyogacenter.com/blog/?p=36#comment-117 Hey Ellyn So good to hear from you! It was truly my pleasure to be part of your birth. I can't believe that Abigail is 4 1/2 years old! I remember so much of your birth with such clarity and detail. It was only my third birth, so it was very much a learning experience for me. Thank you so much for trusting and offering a rookie doula the opportunity to be part of your birth story. Be well, Deb Hey Ellyn

So good to hear from you! It was truly my pleasure to be part of your birth. I can’t believe that Abigail is 4 1/2 years old! I remember so much of your birth with such clarity and detail. It was only my third birth, so it was very much a learning experience for me.

Thank you so much for trusting and offering a rookie doula the opportunity to be part of your birth story.

Be well,

Deb

]]> By: Ellyn http://prenatalyogacenter.com/blog/debunking-the-difficult-doula/#comment-115 Ellyn Tue, 06 May 2008 18:19:20 +0000 http://prenatalyogacenter.com/blog/?p=36#comment-115 Hi Deb, I just wanted to add that we had the greatest birth experience with you as my doula. Its 4 1/2 years later, and I will always be greatful that you were there with us - supportive, relaxing! and helpful to all of us through the whole process. I can't believe you have now been through 60 births. What a lucky group of families we are. Best, Ellyn Hi Deb,

I just wanted to add that we had the greatest birth experience with you as my doula. Its 4 1/2 years later, and I will always be greatful that you were there with us - supportive, relaxing! and helpful to all of us through the whole process. I can’t believe you have now been through 60 births. What a lucky group of families we are.

Best,
Ellyn

]]> By: Caitlin http://prenatalyogacenter.com/blog/debunking-the-difficult-doula/#comment-73 Caitlin Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:54:57 +0000 http://prenatalyogacenter.com/blog/?p=36#comment-73 Deb - I wanted to follow-up your point about finding a midwife or doctor who shares your philosophy. As you have touched upon in a previous post about home birth, I think the third ingredient is finding the right birthing environment. Those of us in the NYC area are lucky to have a variety of options and I waned to share my first-hand experience touring the labor and delivery wards of St. Luke's-Roosevelt, since it is very doula friendly. The early evening tour at St. Lukes begins with some juice, crackers, cheese and cookies in a lecture room. A staff member of the Parent / Family Education Programs reviews the different birthing options (regular labor and delivery and the Birthing Center), education classes, the registration process, and statistics regarding number of births per day, epidural and c-section rates - while fielding questions from the audience. When someone asked about doula support, our guide indicated that the hospital was very supportive of doula-assisted labor and encouraged women to consider it ("if anyone is interested, I have a list in my office"). After touring a labor and delivery room, the Birthing Center and a postpartum room, a dozen or so woman and their partners swarmed the guide's office to collect more information about doulas. Deb - I wanted to follow-up your point about finding a midwife or doctor who shares your philosophy. As you have touched upon in a previous post about home birth, I think the third ingredient is finding the right birthing environment. Those of us in the NYC area are lucky to have a variety of options and I waned to share my first-hand experience touring the labor and delivery wards of St. Luke’s-Roosevelt, since it is very doula friendly.

The early evening tour at St. Lukes begins with some juice, crackers, cheese and cookies in a lecture room. A staff member of the Parent / Family Education Programs reviews the different birthing options (regular labor and delivery and the Birthing Center), education classes, the registration process, and statistics regarding number of births per day, epidural and c-section rates - while fielding questions from the audience. When someone asked about doula support, our guide indicated that the hospital was very supportive of doula-assisted labor and encouraged women to consider it (”if anyone is interested, I have a list in my office”). After touring a labor and delivery room, the Birthing Center and a postpartum room, a dozen or so woman and their partners swarmed the guide’s office to collect more information about doulas.

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