World Doula Week is coming!
Every year, from March 22nd to March 28th, the global birth community comes together to celebrate World Doula Week—a time to recognise and appreciate the invaluable role that doulas play in supporting families during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. This special week highlights the impact of doula care and spreads awareness about the many benefits of having a doula as part of the birth journey.
This blog is part of a series focusing on how you can empower yourself ahead of your birth. There are currently restrictions on additional birth support, such as a doula, in Sydney hospitals and you can expect staff to be working harder than usual with resources being stretched. You will need to be proactive in approaching your birth with knowledge and confidence, this blog series contains suggestions on how to do that.
With Mother’s Day approaching, this blog examines Motherhood - it is partly an overview of the role and in part a personal reflection….. What does it mean to become a mother? The expectations we have for ourselves and the expectations of society. The impact this transformational role has on us and the way we manage the day to day….
