Birth Doula and Post Partum Services

By: acupunctureinmichigan.com

Ways a Birth Doula can assist families

• Support in preparing a birth plan & be an advocate during birth• Providing emotional support and reassurance• Supporting partner by role modeling and encouragement• Explaining medical procedures• Pain relief techniques such as massage, positioning, breathing,

relaxation• Acupuncture during birth (see benefits below)

Benefits of a Doula

• 28% less likely to use any analgesia or anesthesia

• 41% less likely to give birth with vacuum extraction or forceps

• 26% less likely to give birth by cesarean

• 33% less likely to be dissatisfied with or negatively rate their birth experience

Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine can be very helpful with the following post-natal complications:

• Persistent uterine bleeding• Uterine pain and contractions after

birth• Night sweats• Breastfeeding challenges• Mastitis• Postpartum depression• Prolapsed uterus• Insufficient lactation

Postpartum Doula Care

The postpartum time is a beautiful & fragile period in a family’s life. A postpartum doula supports the family in a smooth transition.

A doula connects parents to their intuitive gifts with their babies as well as disseminates education on the latest research on newborns.

There are many ways to care for babies and every baby and every family is unique.