How do doulas and dads work together?
Doulas love to see caring, involved dads at the birth and at other times in the family’s life! During the birth, I may suggest to the dad how to best support the mom given the kind of labor she finds herself in. Often the mom will need two support people – the doula to rub the back, and the dad to be there for her by holding her hand or telling her how beautiful she is just then. However, should the birth prove long or other events interfere, the doula can take over the support, either partially or completely. Q: When will Katya arrive to the house on the labor day?A: I will come as soon as the family is ready. Sometimes that means early labor, and at other times it means active labor. I plan to stay with the family until the baby is born and breastfeeding. Q: Does Katya only support families who want a natural birth?A: I support all choices that the parents make during labor. I really mean it. Often the baby will choose the way she is born, and we have to follow her lead, even if it c
