According to DONA International, studies show that when deliveries are attended by a doula, labors are shorter, there are fewer complications, the babies are healthier, and even breastfeeding is more successful.

What is a Doula?

 
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Birth doulas are trained professionals who provide continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to a woman and her support person before, during, and after childbirth. We offer guidance, comfort measures, and advocacy to help parents feel empowered and confident in their birth experience. Doulas focus on providing customized support to meet individual needs and preferences of the expecting mom. Our presence can significantly enhance your birth experience by promoting a sense of safety, reducing stress, and facilitating communication with healthcare providers.

 
 

Research has shown that having a birth doula,
present during birth, can reduce the:

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Length of Labor ......... 25%

Cesarean Rate ......... 50%

Use of Pitocin ......... 40%

Use of Pain Medication ......... 30%

Need for Forceps .........ᅠ 40%

Requests for an Epidural.........ᅠ60%