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Doula Services

Dimensions of labour support

Emotional Support

Encouragement
Reassurance
Continuous physical presence

Physical Support

Comfort measures
Positions
Massage
Breathing
Relaxation
Non-pharmacological pain relief measures (hot and cold therapy)

Informational Support

Assistance in gathering information about the course of their labour and their options
Explanation
Non-medical advice

Advocacy

Reminding the woman’s wishes (Birth Plan) to her caregivers
Facilitating communication between the woman and her caregivers

Partner Support

Role modeling
Encouragement
Reassurance

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