A doulas continuous support
during labor can:
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31% decrease in the use of Pitocin
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28% decrease in the risk of C-section
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12% increase in the likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth
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9% decrease in the use of any medications for pain relief
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14% decrease in the risk of newborns being admitted to a special care nursery
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34% decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience
Did you know?
A doula is trained in the art of birth support and has a keen eye and intuition for the type of support that is needed.
A doula provides continuous support throughout your birthing time.
A doula is not a medical professional. We do not provide any clinical tasks, procedures, or advice.
A doula provides many comfort measures througout your birthing time.
A doula is there to hold your space and support your decisions.
A doula helps keep the parents informed by promoting open communication between the mother and care providers and self-advocacy.
A postpartum doula can also help lower the chance of postpartum depression, boost confidence in the new parents by providing informed care, and increase the likelihood of breastfeeding success.
Doula:
a person who is trained to assist another peron during childbirth and who may provide support to the family after the baby is born.