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P R E P A R I N G

T H E

P A R T N E R S H I P

• Birth can be viewed as preparation
for parenting.

• In the same way that you will begin
waking up in the night as your body
prepares for sleepless nights feeding,
the birth itself helps prepare you for
parenthood
• Your doula will not speak for you, the
birth is an opportunity for you two to
work together and find a way to have
the birth you want.

• The process helps you to find your
own voice, for you and your child.
Agency and advocacy.

• In 3am in A&E with your child you will
have to learn to speak up for them.