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Birth Doulas and Postpartum Doulas
A birth doula is a woman experienced in childbirth who accompanies a laboring
mother. She lends a listening ear, compassion and knowledge during the prenatal
months and also accompanies the mother and her other support persons in labor.
She "mothers the mother" - taking care of her emotional and physical needs
throughout childbirth. A doula also provides support and suggestions for partners
which enhance the experiences of birth. A postpartum doula continues that
valuable emotional support and guidance, helping a family make a smooth
transition into new family dynamics. Contact your local Chapter of Elizabeth
Ministry to inquire about professionally trained doulas in your area.
A birth doula is a woman experienced in childbirth who accompanies a laboring
mother. She lends a listening ear, compassion and knowledge during the prenatal
months and also accompanies the mother and her other support persons in labor.
She "mothers the mother" - taking care of her emotional and physical needs
throughout childbirth. A doula also provides support and suggestions for partners
which enhance the experiences of birth. A postpartum doula continues that
valuable emotional support and guidance, helping a family make a smooth
transition into new family dynamics. Contact your local Chapter of Elizabeth
Ministry to inquire about professionally trained doulas in your area.
Breastfeeding
Most Christian teachings and traditions claim to support mothers who want to breastfeed
their babies. Still, many Christian moms don’t know where to turn for faithful and reliable
advice. Christian woman to Christian woman support helps more moms and babies enjoy
the terrific benefits of nursing.
Mothers who faithfully avoid the use of artificial contraception sometimes face even
more challenges, when their use of natural family planning (NFP) is complicated by
postpartum irregularity in their fertility cycles. Elizabeth Ministry provides these
mothers with information, encouragement and support.
With more education and encouragement, the entire Christian community can help
increase breastfeeding rates among Christian mothers. Then, our children, our mothers,
our families, our communities, and even our society will reap the benefits - physical,
mental, emotional, and even spiritual. Breastfeeding really does make a difference!
Most Christian teachings and traditions claim to support mothers who want to breastfeed
their babies. Still, many Christian moms don’t know where to turn for faithful and reliable
advice. Christian woman to Christian woman support helps more moms and babies enjoy
the terrific benefits of nursing.
Mothers who faithfully avoid the use of artificial contraception sometimes face even
more challenges, when their use of natural family planning (NFP) is complicated by
postpartum irregularity in their fertility cycles. Elizabeth Ministry provides these
mothers with information, encouragement and support.
With more education and encouragement, the entire Christian community can help
increase breastfeeding rates among Christian mothers. Then, our children, our mothers,
our families, our communities, and even our society will reap the benefits - physical,
mental, emotional, and even spiritual. Breastfeeding really does make a difference!
BIRTH & BREASTFEEDING
Birth Resources
Giving birth to a baby is so much more than a physical phenomenon; it engages parents in
a transformational experience, a key life event full of emotion, meaning and spiritual
growth. The greatest need of a woman during labor and after giving birth is affirmation
and loving support. Our resources help provide this encouragement and ease the
adjustment to the challenges of having a newborn.
Birth Resources
Giving birth to a baby is so much more than a physical phenomenon; it engages parents in
a transformational experience, a key life event full of emotion, meaning and spiritual
growth. The greatest need of a woman during labor and after giving birth is affirmation
and loving support. Our resources help provide this encouragement and ease the
adjustment to the challenges of having a newborn.
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