Supporting Moms From First Baby to Last

Shared by: Tova Matchett

I have always known that I wanted to do something that involved pregnant women and babies.  While pregnant with my first daughter I learned about the role of a Doula and what a Doula does.  Although I was very intrigued by the idea, I had my hands full with a new baby and wasn’t able to take this interest any further.  I had my son only 1 ½ years later and realized after going through two births myself how very different every birth truly is, even when it is the same person giving birth. 

I think because of this understanding, it makes me realize the incredible importance that women really need to have someone there for support and encouragement, regardless of the fact that this is their first birth or their fourth. 

I think it is not only important to support the Mother through this journey but also the family that is involved.  The impact of a new baby on the home is all encompassing and affects every detail of home life: for the mother herself, the relationship between the mother and father and for any existing children at the time of the new baby’s birth.

Although you like to think that everything is happiness and sunshine, it is important to realize that there are growing pains involved when a woman is pregnant and when that new baby enters the home – how nice to have somebody encouraging, supportive and positive to rely on when that beautiful baby enters the world!!  I relish the idea of being able to be that resource for somebody.