Our Mental Health Series continues…. The Day of Birth – It’s Your Birth Day Too!
Nine months of preparation and anticipation, followed by hours (even days) of labor and pushing; then all of a sudden – bam! You’re a parent! Happy Birth Day.
Now what?
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By Jeanne Faulkner
The Birth of a Parent introductory series talks about bonding from the perspective of biological parents, but what about parents who adopt or provide foster care? What is the birth of an adoptive parent like?
In many ways it’s as abrupt as any birth. What happens after your child is placed in your arms is startling and confusing whether you’re a biological or adoptive parent. But when you adopt or foster, you’re making an intentional, special and thoughtful choice to start from scratch and form into a family through the complexities of adoption.
Adoptive parents may miss out on the biological head start that comes with pregnancy, but that doesn’t mean they won’t bond with their new baby or child. In fact, adopting/fostering a child provides unique opportunities to form bonds intentionally and thoughtfully without some of the physical trauma associated with birth.
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How can fathers bond in quality ways with their babies? How can they support the health of Mom and Baby?
Yana KatzapNackman, President, Head First Doula Services, Inc, and Board Member with The International Doula Association, explains …
There are three things that men cannot do. The first is to get pregnant. The second is to give birth and the third is to breastfeed. Biology and physiology has a lot to do with it! Although there are some men who would have wanted to feed their babies in order to bond with them, fortunately there are other ways they can bond with their babies without feeling left out.
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BABY! is expected to arrive in Australia September 29, 2011 for one night, in three different cities across Australia!
The Prenatal Education Association of Australia and BABY! International Film Festival are planning a Film Night Across Australia, a special one night film event, a simultaneous showing of two films across Australia.
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May happens to be International Doula Month as well…
During this time we enjoy watching mothers in their bloom and doulas celebrating their work: supporting newborn mothers.
Transition into motherhood can be overwhelming. There is a lot to care for. Keeping mothers and their babies connected is essential for bonding and an easier postpartum time.
Nurturing and supporting a mother during her transition into motherhood creates the space for a confident and happy mother. Doulas support a mother’s success in finding her confidence to take on motherhood as a strong, courageous, determined and purposeful woman.
Doulas are helping women through childbirth and during all the postpartum moments by facilitating a safe space and caring for the birthing experience of mothers and their families.
Becoming someone’s mother becomes a little less scary and can have a long-lasting, positive effect for the mother and her family. Every day becomes Mother’s Day as a mother’s connection with her baby and family grows.
For all mothers and their families, Happy Mother’s Day!
In the doula spirit,
DONA International and Parent Network