Denise Punger wrote: "Just for completeness I would like to add that the
presence of an experienced doula through antenatal telephone contact, labor
support, and postpartum meets many emotional, physical, spiritual needs of
birthing mothers during this vulnerable time. The doulas presence at labor
can certainly make the most out of the birth experience. Afterwards, the
IBCLCs, volunteer breastfeeding counselors  and mental health counselors
can pick up and concentrate in their specialty areas."

Yes. I could not agree more. Doulas are invaluable--be they professional or
an integral part of a woman's culture. So very many difficulties during and
after birth could be avoided entirely if all women were given the support
they need. Thank you for bringing this point explicitly into the
discussion.

Cynthia

Cynthia Good Mojab, MS clinical psychology, IBCLC, RLC
Ammawell
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