About Doula

what is?

For thousands of years, women who have given birth before have accompanied other women during their births. Over the past century, birth has moved from home to hospitals. In this case, it is not always possible for the hospital staff to accompany the pregnant woman in a continuous and empathetic way (Due to staff shortage or other reasons.)
In this scenario, women’s support usually is medical and technical. Research shows that physical contact, massages, and holding hands can reduce stress and anxiety, contributing to relaxation. In the 1970s, Professor John Kennell and Klaus Marshall were interested in the “DOULA” phenomenon and showed in their studies that the continued presence of a person who positively supports the woman during labor has a major impact on the duration of labor and the frequency of birth waves. In meaningful studies over a long period of time, they have been able to prove the impact of lost knowledge on older generations and cultures. They gave a new name to this ancient profession: “Doula”. Doula comes from an ancient Greek word, “douleia”, and means “to serve women”.