Doula – a New Model of Delivery (continuous, nonprofessional care during the delivery)


Doula – nový model porodu (kontinuální neprofesionální péče během porodu)

In the last few years world literature examined advantages related to the presence and support of an nonprofessional person (doula) during a delivery. Aside from encouraging the husbands to take an active part in the delivery there was a rise in popularity of doula’s help. The results of frequency questionnaire analysis show that in Poland parturients, first and foremost, expect support of a professional personnel (midwife, midwifery students).


Authors: W. Guzikowski
Authors‘ workplace: Public Higther Medical Professional School, Opole? Poland ;  Gynecologic – Obstetrical and Neonatus Hospital Opole, Poland
Published in: Ceska Gynekol 2006; 71(2): 103-105
Category: Original Article

Overview

In the last few years world literature examined advantages related to the presence and support of an nonprofessional person (doula) during a delivery. Aside from encouraging the husbands to take an active part in the delivery there was a rise in popularity of doula’s help. The results of frequency questionnaire analysis show that in Poland parturients, first and foremost, expect support of a professional personnel (midwife, midwifery students).


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Paediatric gynaecology Gynaecology and obstetrics Reproduction medicine

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