Doula--a new model of delivery (continuous, nonprofessional care during the delivery).
In the last few years world literature examined advantages related to the presence and support of an nonprofessional person (doula) during a delivery. Aside from encouraging the husbands to take an active part in the delivery there was a rise in popularity of doula's help. The results of frequency questionnaire analysis show that in Poland parturients, first and foremost, expect support of a professional personnel (midwife, midwifery students).
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Gynecologic - Obstetrical and Neonatus Hospital Opole, Poland Public Higther Medical Professional School, Opole, Poland. habibi48@op.pl
D003625:Data Collection; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007743:Labor, Obstetric / Q000523:psychology; D008880:Midwifery; D011247:Pregnancy; D012944:Social Support