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Doula Support and Attitudes of Intrapartum Nurses

Dads and Doulas: Key Players on Mother's Labor Support Team

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November 28, 2011

C-Section Rate Rises for the 12th Straight Year by CIMS' fact sheet
	Source: Summary:	A cesarean can be a life-saving operation, and some babies would not be born vaginally under any circumstances; however, it is still major surgery. Women have a legal right to know the risks associated with their treatment and the right to accept or refuse it.
Doula Support and Attitudes of Intrapartum Nurses: A Qualitative Study from the Patient’s Perspective by Karla Papagni, BS and Ellen Buckner, DSN, RN
	Source: Summary:	The Journal of Perinatal Education (Winter 2006) Although the roles of the intrapartum nurse and professional doula differ markedly, they serve women best if their roles complement each other. For doulas and nurses to work well together in order to facilitate a positive birth experience for the patient, they would logically need to develop a relationship based on mutual respect.
Dad's and Doulas: Key Players on Mother's Labor Support Team by Doulas Of North America (DONA)
	Source: Summary:	The DONA Website When it comes to pregnancy, birth, and parenting, today's father wants to share everything with his partner. He wants to be actively involved; ease his partner’s labor pain, welcome his baby at the moment of birth and help care for his newborn at home. A labor doula can help a father experience this special time with confidence.

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