Sometimes called childbirth attendants, Doulas provide emotional, physical, and educational support to expecting mothers or those who have recently given birth. A doula can play an important role in the physical health and mental well-being of a pregnant mother. They stay with the mother throughout labour and may perform home visits after the baby is born. Doulas offer encouragement, advice, and comfort to new mothers. A birth doula is trained and experienced in childbirth and helps prepare the mother for birth by working with her to develop a birthing plan, educating her about the birthing process, providing her with emotional support and if desired, offering support services during and just after childbirth. A postpartum doula offers support services and education to the mother after the birth, including lactation education, baby care education, circumcision care education, emotional support and other similar services. Postpartum doulas ensure the mother is comfortable, hydrated and well-fed so that she can enjoy caring for her baby.

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