What If We Want the Doula to Leave?
WOULD A DOULA BE OFFENDED IF I ASKED HER TO LEAVE FOR A FEW MINUTES? WE MAY WANT SOME PRIVATE TIME ALONE AS A COUPLE.
A doula should not take offense to anything the parents need to make their birth a positive experience! I do encourage couples to spend time together. During labour you may need a few moments of privacy to regroup as a couple and get encouragement from each other. Your Doula can also make sure that no one else interrupts you needlessly during that time.
She is your advocate above all. After your baby is born, I stay around until everything has settled down and mom and baby are fine - and then I give the new family time alone. This is essential for bonding and for loving each other after such an emotional event!
A doula should not take offense to anything the parents need to make their birth a positive experience! I do encourage couples to spend time together. During labour you may need a few moments of privacy to regroup as a couple and get encouragement from each other. Your Doula can also make sure that no one else interrupts you needlessly during that time.
She is your advocate above all. After your baby is born, I stay around until everything has settled down and mom and baby are fine - and then I give the new family time alone. This is essential for bonding and for loving each other after such an emotional event!
