1 Wear flat shoes or shoes with low heels (1 inch or lower). 2  Lift with your knees, not your back!  Use sturdy shoes with a good tread. All the weight will be on your legs, which are strong muscles, and by extension on your feet. Good shoes will help to prevent accidents.
A birth doula is a trained labor coach who assists you during labor and delivery. She provides you with continuous emotional support, as well as assistance with other non-medical aspects of your care. Doulas charge several hundred to a thousand dollars for their services, which are seldom covered by health insurance.
Thereâs nothing quite like the thrill of being part of a womanâs birth! As a birth doula youâll support a woman through her pregnancy, labor and the first few days after her birth. This comprehensive birth doula training and certification program will cover everything you need to know to have the confidence and skills to accompany women on this journey. Being a birth doula is so much more than just rubbing a womanâs back during labor. Most of the hard work is done well before labor ever starts.