'The
Doula I choose to have at my birth was genuinely caring, supportive,
and sensitive to my needs during my labor and birth. Above
all she was intelligent, perceptive, conscientious, and nurturing,
thus, a truly caring Doula, with impeccable integrity. I believe
that she has the power of understanding to change the way
women birth in our community. She is a knowledgeable woman,
and this makes her a valuable resource in our community; both
as a cultural ambassador in the long term, and at each babies’
birth. She successfully engages with a woman in labor, to
birth as an equal, therefore as an intelligent human woman,
and ultimately as a friend.' (Rossi, Perth / WA, 2001)
'The
role of a Doula is an operative avenue for women to express
their idea of power, as active leadership in nurturing. Power
for birthing women is not one of hierarchy, ie, one individual
dominating another. Power for birthing women is expressed
as active nurturement. To nurture then, is to empower. Nurturing
the nurturer fosters a currency of reciprocity that bonds
people emotionally, intellectually, and culturally.' (Rossi
Timmothy, Perth / WA 2001)
'My doula was genuinely caring, supportive, and sensitive
to my needs at birth. Above all she was intelligent, perceptive,
conscientious, and nurturing, thus, a truly caring Doula,
with impeccable integrity.' (Margaret Banton Perth / WA, 2000)
'I believe that a Doula has the power of understanding to
change the way women birth in our community. My Doula is a
knowledgable woman, and this makes her a valuable resource
in our community; both as a cultural ambassador in the long
term, and at each babies’ birth. She successfully engages
with a woman in labour, to birth as an equal, therefore as
an intelligent human woman, and ultimately as a friend.' (Jan
Pearce Perth / WA, 2002)
'With
no family in Perth and the possibility my husband might be
overseas, I wanted some female support and energy at the birth,
and having Gaby as my Doula was an immense gift. From the
moment I met her, Gaby empowered me…..an empowerment
that extended from preparing for the birth, the 15 hour labour
and crucial advice and support when we got home.'
(Mel Starkie Perth / WA, 2002)
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