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