Hi there,
I'm a doula and I'm wondering if other doulas recommend any herbs/tonics/supplements/etc. to their clients? Lately, I've recommended acupuncture, chiropractic care, Cod liver oil (my theory is that it helps the body produce prostiglandins), various herb teas (rrl, nettle, pregnant/nursing mom tea) and the occassional glass of red wine. So, tell me, do these things seem beyond the scope of what a doula should recommend? Or are these exactly the type of things that a doula *should* be suggesting for clients? Just curious what everyone's take on this is.......and just a side note, I do want to mention that I am extremely cautious with how I word things like this, such as "I've read that such and such has the potential to help with such and such; if you're interested in learning more about it you can check out this article/website" or "I've used this, and I believe it helped with xyz" -- so it's not like I'm ever actually telling a woman to take something.
Anyway, let me know your thoughts. And, if there are other things you recommend for your clients, I'd love to hear what they are!
I'm a doula and I'm wondering if other doulas recommend any herbs/tonics/supplements/etc. to their clients? Lately, I've recommended acupuncture, chiropractic care, Cod liver oil (my theory is that it helps the body produce prostiglandins), various herb teas (rrl, nettle, pregnant/nursing mom tea) and the occassional glass of red wine. So, tell me, do these things seem beyond the scope of what a doula should recommend? Or are these exactly the type of things that a doula *should* be suggesting for clients? Just curious what everyone's take on this is.......and just a side note, I do want to mention that I am extremely cautious with how I word things like this, such as "I've read that such and such has the potential to help with such and such; if you're interested in learning more about it you can check out this article/website" or "I've used this, and I believe it helped with xyz" -- so it's not like I'm ever actually telling a woman to take something.
Anyway, let me know your thoughts. And, if there are other things you recommend for your clients, I'd love to hear what they are!