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Deborah S Prather, M. Ed., CLC Childbirth Educator in LAMAZE BIRTH Doula (DONA trained) Postpartum Doula (DONA) Certified Lactation Counselor Pre and Postnatal Fitness deborahsprather@childbirthisnormal.com 502-896-4570 or Contact Form            

ChildBIRTH is Normal would like for you to click on  Mother’s Advocate :: Videos for Better Birth and view the six videos that will give you a brief look at   Healthy Birth Your Way:  Six Steps to a Safer Birth    from  The Official LAMAZE Guide   Intro: Safe and Healthy Birth   1: Let Labor Begin on Its Own  …

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Please go to the HOME page and click on ARTICLES  under “categories” on the left towards the top of the page and scroll down the list to see if there are any articles that you would be interested in reading or would like more information. Also, there is plenty of reading if you click on any or all the links…

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I want to personally thank  all the couples that attended the “Meet the Doulas Night” at Clark Memorial, November 8.  I hope it was worth your time to attend and that you were able to learn more about what a DOULA is and how a doula can help YOU have the BEST possible BIRTH experience. I do believe my website…

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I want to personally thank the couples that attended the “Meet the Doulas Night” at Norton Suburban Monday, November 7.  I hope it was worth your time to attend and that you were able to learn more about what a DOULA is and how a doula can help YOU have the BEST possible BIRTH experience. I do believe my website…

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If you are interested in learning more about Birth Doulas you can attend FREE this Monday, November 7 at Norton Suburban Hosptial at 7 PM a Meet the Doulas Night.  I’ll be there and would love to meet you and talk with you in person. There will be a Meet the Doulas Night at Clark Memorial Hospital just across the bridge Tuesday, November 8 at 7 PM.  I…

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POSTPARTUM Doula FAQs  Frequently Asked Questions About Postpartum Doulas 1. What do postpartum doulas do? 2. How long does a postpartum doula spend with a family? 3. What hours can I expect a doula to work with my family? 4. What is the difference between a postpartum doula and a baby nurse? 5. What is a postpartum doula’s goal? 6. How can I find a postpartum…

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BIRTH Doula FAQs Frequently Asked Questions About Birth Doulas 1. What is a birth doula? 2. Where does the word “doula” come from? 3. What effects does the presence of a doula have on birth outcomes? 4. What effects does the presence of a douls have on the mother? 5. What effects do the presence of doulas have on babies? 6. How can I find a…

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Position Paper: Postpartum Doulas Support Families   Present health care practices in much of the developed world, combined with a lack of cultural rituals leave families virtually unsupported in the crucial year of childbirth. There is a great deal of evidence suggesting that quality support can ease the transition that comes with the addition of a baby to the family….

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  Position Paper:Birth Doulas Make a Difference     The doula is emerging as a positive contribution to the care of women in labor. By attending to the woman’s emotional needs, some obstetric outcomes are improved. Just as importantly, the early mother-infant relationships and breastfeeding are enhanced. Women’s satisfaction with their birth experiences and even their self-esteem appears to improve…

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  Dads and Doulas:  Support During the Postpartum Period The birth of each baby has a long-lasting impact on the physical and mental health of the mother, baby, and family. The way in which the woman, baby, partner, and family transition into a new unit have a long-lasting impact on their physical and emotional health.In traditional societies, women and men…

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