An increasing number of pregnant women in the United States choose to work with a doula. A doula is not an official nurse or doctor, but a professional who is trained to help ease a mother’s mind and body during birth. The great majority of doulas are women, says CAPPA, one of the leading groups that train doulas internationally. CAPPA is also one of the supporters of World Doula Week, which is celebrated each year from March 22 to 28. But there are some male doulas in the United States. Their involvement in childbirth is part of a growing movement in the U.S. to welcome men as caregivers for mothers and new babies. Doula training organizations like CAPPA and DONA International do not record how many men complete their training programs. CAPPA says a few. DONA International says a handful.
Title: In the U.S., Some Men Are Helping Women Give Birth
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data-end-time='30250'>The great majority of doulas are women, says CAPPA, one of the leading groups that train doulas internationally.</span> <span data-start-time='30250' data-end-time='43521'>CAPPA is also one of the supporters of World Doula Week, which is celebrated each year from March 22 to 28.</span> <span data-start-time='43521' data-end-time='49500'>But there are some male doulas in the United States.</span> <span data-start-time='49500' data-end-time='62667'>Their involvement in childbirth is part of a growing movement in the U.S. to welcome men as caregivers for mothers and new babies.</span> <span data-start-time='62667' data-end-time='74646'>Doula training organizations like CAPPA and DONA International do not record how many men complete their training programs.</span> <span data-start-time='74646' data-end-time='77438'>CAPPA says a few.</span> <span data-start-time='77438' data-end-time='81167'>DONA International says a handful.</span> </p></div><div 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