They also assist women in making informed choices concerning her and her baby's healthcare, while helping cultivate an acceptance of and plan for unexpected outcomes. Childbirth Educators are a wealth of information and resources.
Some educators teach groups in their home, at birth centers or doctor's offices.
Some educators also offer private classes taught in your home. The Professional Labor Companion, Doula, Monitrice or Birth Assistant is either a nurse, childbirth educator or specially-trained birth partner. Kennel and Klaus' studies have shown that women who utilized their services had shorter labors, less need for drugs and fewer interventions including Cesearean sections. I can't imagine having given birth without her patient and caring assistance. My labor companion's presence allowed me to totally relax and surrender to the process, confident that our birth plan would be honored by everyone involved.