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Q&A with SPB: Extended Family in the Birth Space
| Posted on February 7, 2017 at 6:42 AM |
We continue on with our "Ask the Doula" series. Today my friend Darcy shares her thoughts on how a doula might handle family members in the birthing space: Here is a summary of Darcy's thoughts for you: Recognize that family may have been waiting for 9-10 months
sometimes longer Honor all family at a birth As a doula, I try to make myself small if there are a lot of people. I make the effort not to take up more space than I need to Roles: do you assign everyone in attendance something to do? That would be something to discuss with the couples during a prenatal visit with the doula. Ask: Who is coming? Prepare them for what is happening during the birth process
so that they can share them with the family Once the baby is out, everyone is very excited! Remind the family that even though the baby is here, it’s
not the end of the work for mom. Sometimes there is repair work that needs to be done. Give mom+partner power to say they need space or that people
are welcome. Goal: Empower the nuclear family It is so individual ~ every family is different There may be cultural elements to consider Every one has a good vision for what they want Tools to Be able to set up boundaries Good words: No – this is enough Or now is the time – you get this much time Empower moms to set up the boundaries they need for their
nuclear family THANK YOU, Darcy, for your time and your thoughtful answer <3 Connect with Darcy Newlin: Email: [email protected] Phone Number: 602-402-0855 Disclaimer:
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