Doulas and Cesareans
You have hired a doula and then, as happens with birth, things shifted, best-made plans, hopes, and wishes changed, and hard decisions had to be made. You ended up with an unplanned c-section. Someone might unthoughtfully say “So much for having a doula…” This is where you can share with them why having a doula was still a great decision!
Yes, Labor Was Worth It (Even if It Ended in a C-Section)
Your birth ended in an unwanted cesarean. Laboring before a cesarean is beneficial to mom and to baby, study says.
How TENS Can Reduce Pain in Labor
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is a non-invasive, drug-free technology which can be used to empower laboring mothers by relieving pain. The TENS unit is a small, lightweight, battery-powered, handheld control, like a TV remote with wires that connect to small adhesive pads placed on the lower back. We are excited to offer this effective pain management tool!