A doula is a professional that offers emotional, physical and informative support to women during birth. Their role is fundamental to the humanization of childbirth, be it a normal birth or cesarean delivery. The World Health Organization (WHO) has long established that the ideal c-section rate is between 10% to Read more
This term often gives people an erroneous idea about what Humanized Childbirth is. Some think that it’s about the place where the birth happens (beach, waterfall, home), or that it simply means a normal birth. But it’s actually way more than that! If a child is born without a qualified Read more
The importance of the father in the journey from pregnancy to postpartum In the journey of motherhood, the role of the father is often underestimated, overshadowed by the emphasis on the mother and baby. However, the presence and support of the father during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum are invaluable and Read more
What does a doula do? To understand what this professional does, we need to understand the etymology of the word Doula, that is, its meaning, which refers to “woman who serves.” A Doula is a professional who physically and emotionally supports the pregnant woman and her support network, being responsible Read more