The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin6/26/2023 ![]() ![]() She is on call for you, arrives at your house or hospital when you need her, and remains with you continuously until after the baby is born. The birth doula is a positive development in maternity care. Learn how the hospital functions and which entrances you should use during the day and at night. Take a tour of the hospital maternity area, including the triage room, birthing rooms, waiting room, nursery, kitchen, and postpartum rooms. The mother may want you to play a role in the birth, or she may prefer a more natural birth.Īs a birth partner, you may experience many different situations and feelings. The role of the birth partner varies according to the personal factors and the nature of the partner’s relationship with the mother. It will help you work well with the mother during labor and childbirth. Insights from Chapter 2īefore labor starts, you should do everything on this list to prepare yourself and your partner. You can prepare for your role through introspection, discussions with the pregnant mother, gathering information, and practicing comfort measures. ![]() Your role as birth partner begins before the mother is in labor. Insights from Chapter 15 Insights from Chapter 1 Insights on Penny Simkin's The Birth Partner Contents ![]()
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