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benefits of hiring a doula & facts

Get the Facts.

Studies have shown that having a Doula at birth:

  • May result in shorter labours & fewer complications or augmentations

  • Mother has Improved feelings about her birth experience

  • Reduces the requests for pain medication during labour

  • Less postpartum depression

  • Have greater success with breastfeeding

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Clinical studies statistics of working with a Doula:

  • 9% decrease in the use of any meducations for pain relief

  • 12% increase in the likelihood of spontaneous vaginal birth

  • 14% decrease in the risk of newborn admission to special care nursery

  • 25% reduction in the length of labour

  • 30% less requests for pain relief

  • 34% decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with birth experience

  • 50% reduction in cesarean rates

  • 60% reduction in the rate of epidural use

  • 40% reduction in the need for forceps

  • higher breastfeeding rates

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Other benefits:

  • Higher levels of confidence in partners as coaches

  • Increased maternal sense of satisfaction in the birth

  • Overall sense of well-being following delivery

  • Bolster parents’ energy and optimism

  • Improvement in anxiety and stress management 

  • Higher self-confidence to transition into parenthood

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Remember...Doula support is for BOTH mother and PARTNER!

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Whether you are planning a natural birth or using pain medication, a doula can help! 

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find out more at evidencebasedbirth.com/doulas

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