birthing partners?

samface182 · Jan 31st, 2010, 21:07 PM

can you have 2? x

lauralora · Jan 31st, 2010, 21:09 PM

at my hospital you can have 2 people in room with you, im having my bf and mum x

acdmommy · Jan 31st, 2010, 21:12 PM

at my hospital you are allowed 3 support people in the room with you....my first was just my OH and my mom, my second was my OH my mom and his mom (big mistake) my last was my OH my mom and my sister and this time i think it will just be me and my OH

winterdeep · Jan 31st, 2010, 21:16 PM

I'm having hubby, daughter and a doula.

sandrass · Jan 31st, 2010, 21:21 PM

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Originally Posted by winterdeep

I'm having hubby, daughter and a doula.

Dumb question maybe, but what exactly is a doula? Our friends are getting one for their birth and I am still a little confused as to what it is...sorry if this sounds rude but from what I understand they are just there for comfort arnt they? And isnt that what our OH's are for? Maybe Im mistaken? LOL

And I am HOPING to have my husband and mom in the room..but not sure what the rules are. Ill have to ask my doctor tomorrow!

samface182 · Jan 31st, 2010, 21:43 PM

i want FOB there, obv. but i'd really like my mum there too for support because my OH will be useless

sandrass · Jan 31st, 2010, 21:46 PM

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Originally Posted by samface182

i want FOB there, obv. but i'd really like my mum there too for support because my OH will be useless

Im sure that will be fine!!! Just ask your midwife/doctor at your next apt

winterdeep · Jan 31st, 2010, 22:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sandrass

Quote:

Originally Posted by winterdeep

I'm having hubby, daughter and a doula.

Dumb question maybe, but what exactly is a doula? Our friends are getting one for their birth and I am still a little confused as to what it is...sorry if this sounds rude but from what I understand they are just there for comfort arnt they? And isnt that what our OH's are for? Maybe Im mistaken? LOL

And I am HOPING to have my husband and mom in the room..but not sure what the rules are. Ill have to ask my doctor tomorrow!

From Dona International (a doula website)

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What is a doula?

The word "doula" comes from the ancient Greek meaning "a woman who serves" and is now used to refer to a trained and experienced professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and just after birth; or who provides emotional and practical support during the postpartum period.

Studies have shown that when doulas attend birth, labors are shorter with fewer complications, babies are healthier and they breastfeed more easily.

A Birth Doula

* Recognizes birth as a key experience the mother will remember all her life
* Understands the physiology of birth and the emotional needs of a woman in labor
* Assists the woman in preparing for and carrying out her plans for birth
* Stays with the woman throughout the labor
* Provides emotional support, physical comfort measures and an objective viewpoint, as well as helping the woman get the information she needs to make informed decision
* Facilitates communication between the laboring woman, her partner and her clinical care providers
* Perceives her role as nurturing and protecting the woman's memory of the birth experience
* Allows the woman's partner to participate at his/her comfort level

happygal · Feb 1st, 2010, 02:02 AM

i think each team of midwives at our hospital make up different rules as they go along lol, when i had my son i was told i was only allowed one birthing partner. but then a few of my friends have had babies and had up to 3 people with them lol.

Sovereign · Feb 1st, 2010, 02:11 AM

I think it will depend on your hospital. I thought my OH would be useless but he was actually absolutely fantastic! x

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happygal Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: scunthorpe north lincolnshire Posts: 7,383	i think each team of midwives at our hospital make up different rules as they go along lol, when i had my son i was told i was only allowed one birthing partner. but then a few of my friends have had babies and had up to 3 people with them lol.

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Sovereign Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Manchester Posts: 6,907	I think it will depend on your hospital. I thought my OH would be useless but he was actually absolutely fantastic! x

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