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doulas & nurses: the truth

11/10/2015

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A doula cannot do what a nurse does. A nurse cannot do what a doula does. When both work in harmony in an evidence based way, profound things happen.

​Q:
How do Doulas feel about Nurses?

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A: Doulas LOVE nurses. Labor and Delivery nurses, Postpartum recovery nurses, Nurse Midwives... you name them, we love them! 

Here is the magic...
When you break it all down, a good doula has NO agenda other than helping the birthing woman empower herself and make informed choices while providing unconditional support. A good nurse has NO agenda other than assisting the birthing woman in achieving a healthy birth while providing great medical support. ​Both fully devote themselves ​to birth work, it is really incredible to witness and be a part of the teamwork.


Nurses are some of the biggest birth supporters out there and I appreciate how they have encouraged me throughout my journey in birth work. They pull me aside, thank me, and tell me that they've been taking notes of techniques I use during labor. We brainstorm Spinning Babies maneuvers together when baby's position and labor patterns tell us to. They joyfully hold the other end of my rebozo with dads while I quickly provide counter-pressure. When leaving a family after a birth, we exchange business cards. I network with, go to coffee with, and cry along with them when the impossible happens. I thank them for treating my clients with such respect and providing mothers with evidence based care.

​Nurses
 work so hard for my clients and can make these birthing experiences truly remarkable. Although I am in no way affiliated with any birth location or provider, I encourage my clients to bring nurses snacks and treats at their births. These women/men 100% deserve it! 

The majority of my referrals come from L&D nurses or nurse midwives, and in no way am I surprised by that. Why?

It's simple...
A doula cannot do what a nurse does. 
A nurse cannot do what a doula does. 
When both work in harmony in an evidence based way, profound things happen.

Nurses, you rock.
Doulas love you. ️<3


*Leave a comment below and tell us how doula and nurse support helped you during your birth experience!

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