Can't my husband be my doula?

19/09/2024 27 min

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Episode Synopsis

Why would I need to hire a doula if the Holy Family didn't have one? Isn't birth supposed to be held as sacred, between mother and father? Well, not everyone needs or wants a doula, but there are some pretty compelling reasons as to why you should consider getting one! Your doula is not a stranger. In fact, its the staff at the hospital you will barely know at all, and they may not even share your beliefs or values! Hiring a Catholic doula or a doula that supports your beliefs can help maintain that prayerful and spiritual consistency and focus you may desire to have at your birth. Let's dive deeper into how a doula can help support your family in the birth space!