What is a doula?

Why would a doula be helpful to myself & my partner?

Is having a doula right for myself and my partner?

Will it be beneficial for my family? 

  • A doula has been proven to prevent a cesarean birth by 28%. 
  • 25% shorter labor when families hired a doula
  • 60% reduction in requested epidurals
  • 30% reduction in pain medication use
  • 40% reduction in forceps delivery
  • 40% reduction in pitocin use
  • ​Research has proven that having a support person you don't know, helps your chance of a less medicated birth experience.
 A doula by definition is:  A woman who assists another woman during labor and provides support to her, the infant, and the family after childbirth. 

A doula provides emotional, physical and educational support during one of the most important events in your life. 

Doulas often use the power of touch and massage to reduce stress and anxiety during labor. According to physicians Marshal Klaus and John Kennell, massage helps stimulate the production of natural oxytocin. The pituitary gland secretes natural oxytocin to the bloodstream (causing uterine contractions) and to the brain (resulting in feelings of well-being and drowsiness, along with a higher pain threshold)

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Learn about how important a doula could be for your families birth experience. 

Of all the ways birth outcomes could be improved, continuous labor support seems like one of the most important and basic needs for birthing people. Providing labor support to birthing people is both risk-free and highly effective. Evidence shows that continuous support can decrease the risk of Cesarean, the use of medications for pain relief, and the risk of a low five minute Apgar score. Labor support also increases satisfaction and the chance of a spontaneous vaginal birth. Continuous support may also shorten labor and decrease the use of Pitocin. Although continuous support can also be offered by birth partners, midwives, nurses, or even some physicians, research has shown that with some outcomes, doulas have a stronger effect than other types of support persons. As such, doulas should be viewed by both parents and providers as a valuable, evidence-based member of the birth care team.

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