Are you planning on living in Colombia and having a family? Are you unsure about the type of support systems available for women and men throughout pregnancy? Then read on, this message is for you.
September will mark the first doula course ever to be held in Colombia. One course will be held in Bogota, and the other in Manizales.
Soon there will be doulas in Colombia to add to the list of countries that are already practicing this past time.
A doula is “a trained and experienced professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and just after birth; or who provides emotional and practical support during the postpartum period.”
In big cities, women in labor are assisted by technology and a team of health professionals. This biomedical tendency in modern obstetrics has meant the loss of the traditional companion, intimate and private, leading the laboring woman into a more passive role, almost of submission.
Doulas help to bring the birthing process back to a more natural approach, while still understanding the importance of using the latest scientific discoveries when needed.
While many clinics in Colombia do not yet support Doulas, or even know about them, the new and growing community of Doulas hopes to quickly spread the message about the importance of their work in order to provide women with a greater educational and emotional support system.
As Doulas become more well known and received, this post will be updated with information on how to contact a local doula in Colombia.
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Hi Jessica,
interesting article. Do you have some more information about Doulas in Medellin. My girlfriend is pregnant and we are expecting the baby in december. Any info is appreciated...
Thanks,
Rindert
Hi Rin,
Please contact me at sattvictiger@gmail.com so we can discuss further. Im sorry I was unable to respond sooner, I was out of the country traveling.
Thanks,
Jessica
Hi Jessica,
I am pregnant and living in Colombia. I am due in early January 2013, do you have any further contact information for the doulas in Medellin or even Manizales? I live in Armenia, which is 2 hours from Manizales. Thanks!
Emily
Hi Emily,
Please contact me at sattvictiger@gmail.com so we can discuss further. Im sorry I was unable to respond sooner, I was out of the country traveling.
Thanks,
Jessica
Hey Emily,
My name is Maegan and I read your post that you posted a while ago in regards to Doulas in Colombia. My husband's extended family lives in Armenia, Colombia where we were intending on being around the time of birth. I am expecting in later November 2013, and was wondering what your experience was/where you went for your birth/if you were able to find a doula.
Thank you so much,
Maegan
Hello, I am a Doula in Medellín. Withe experience in Home, and hospital births. I speak fluent english and offer my services to women and families who want to have a more loving birthing experience. You can contact me on 312.882.5935 and look at my FBK page andre doula. Thank you !
Hello, I am a Doula and Family Therapist in Medellín. I love to work with the family after birth. Anxiety, fears, and everything related to adjust to a new life. You can contact me on 3117201387 Thank you !