“Something I learned today…” by Sara Laffin

2025-10-17 13:00:26 UTC

The role of doulas and their importance in the birthing process

2025-10-17 13:00:55 UTC

I thought Doula’s were just a hippy thing. It makes more sense now why you would want one.

2025-10-17 13:01:04 UTC

I didn’t know they were a thing until being taught in school!

2025-10-17 13:01:13 UTC

That they support both the birthing person and their partner/surrounding family. As well that they can be there during any part of pregnancy and postpartum, it’s very individualized for each person

2025-10-17 13:01:19 UTC

Dulla plays a vital role to provide support to the family

2025-10-17 13:01:25 UTC

•male doulas

•supporting partner just as much as birthing person

2025-10-17 13:01:28 UTC

I learned about the dynamic of a doula and support person and how long the care extends

2025-10-17 13:01:32 UTC

I learned how much support they provide

2025-10-17 13:01:44 UTC

It’s very important to support pregnant women

2025-10-17 13:01:45 UTC

I learned that a doula is a really great support person, and an extra advocate. Especially for someone like myself who has a hard time speaking up.

2025-10-17 13:01:54 UTC

how involved Doula's are in the pregnancy, birth and postpartum process.

2025-10-17 13:02:07 UTC

Ive never considered how many families/birthing people a doula have all at one moment! That would be a lot of time management!

2025-10-17 13:02:15 UTC

That doulas stay through the whole birthing process. I think I understand more about how Doulas provide more information through advocacy rather than actually speak for the birthing person.

2025-10-17 13:02:16 UTC

The importance a doula in the birthing process, and the need to individualize the process to the person you are helping.

2025-10-17 13:02:21 UTC

Postpartum support they provide for the family.

2025-10-17 13:02:35 UTC

I learned what a doulas role is! I had no idea it was a real thing. I think it’s a really important job!

2025-10-17 13:02:46 UTC

I learned what a doula is and the role they play in supporting mothers throughout their pregnancy

2025-10-17 13:03:07 UTC

Today, I learned that doulas can be your support system, if don’t have anyone be you’re support system during birth or during the postpartum phases. They really have a big impact and advocacies for the mother and the families.

2025-10-17 13:03:08 UTC

I didn’t know Doulas were a thing till now and I think it would be interesting to consider having one when I get pregnant.:)

2025-10-17 13:03:19 UTC

consent is really important. always support and respect the decision of the pregnant person.

2025-10-17 13:03:28 UTC

I learned the most important is treat people as human being with care and empathy as what I would like to be trested. Such as call people by their names and concern about what really matters to them.

2025-10-17 13:03:46 UTC

How involved they are with making sure the family is okay

2025-10-17 13:03:50 UTC

How influential and amazing they can be in that time of need.

2025-10-17 13:03:59 UTC

How big of an impact to the family when they are given the family centered care that they need in that certain situation.

2025-10-17 13:06:22 UTC

I learned what are Doulas, and their importance in supporting pregnant women.

2025-10-17 13:06:45 UTC

I didnt really know how much they did! Being involved from the begining of the pregnancy seems really useful as a patient support and advocate.

2025-10-17 13:07:46 UTC

I like how he doesn’t just take over the role as the father but instead involves him in the process and gives him advise when needed.

2025-10-17 13:10:07 UTC

Speak to people the way you’d like them to speak to you.

2025-10-17 13:13:14 UTC

I also learned that they do offer physical and emotional support during pregnancy and the postpartum period.