Beautiful lovers of Birth, I am so honored to share my next 2 day, Level 1 Doula training with you, from Earth Wisdom Birth Services! And I am beyond grateful to share with such inquisitive and passionate women! Doula, a Greek word for a person who serves, or care-giver, also known as a birth companion or labor assistant, and post-birth supporter, is a non-medical person who assists a mother before, during, and/or after childbirth, as well as her spouse and/or family, by providing physical assistance and emotional support. The provision of continuous support during labor is associated with improved maternal and fetal health and a variety of other benefits, including lower risk of induction and interventions and less need for pain relief. These benefits are particularly significant when continuous support is provided by someone who is not there as family/friend or as medical staff. Additionally, a doula is sometimes hired…