Stephanie Heintzeler
How European Midwifery Techniques Enhance Natural Birth Experiences
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A midwife's experience in Germany provides valuable tools for doula work in New York City. A doula serves as a non-medical advocate, massage therapist, coach, and guide, assisting with decision-making, physical movement, breathing techniques, and positioning during birth. A clinical background enhances doula training by integrating European midwifery techniques. These methods focus on managing contractions, whether a person uses medication or aims for a natural birth. Techniques include breathing exercises, tools like TENS, and various positioning strategies. These tools collectively help individuals navigate their birth experience and make informed decisions at every stage.
Doula: Non-medical support person during childbirth.
Midwifery techniques: Practices used by midwives to aid childbirth.
TENS: Device using electrical pulses for pain relief.