How Do Doulas Help You Have a Positive Birth?
Through many personal birth stories and researched studies it has been well documented that having a trained Doula provides women with a more positive birth experience.
The acceptance of Doulas in maternity care is growing rapidly with the recognition of their important contribution to the improved physical outcomes and emotional well-being of mothers and infants.
- 31% decrease in the use of Pitocin*
- 28% decrease in the risk of C-section*
- 12% increase in the likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth*
- 9% decrease in the use of any medications for pain relief
- 14% decrease in the risk of newborns being admitted to a special care nursery
- 34% decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience*
For these outcomes,* results with a Doula were better than all the other types of continuous support that were studied.
Here Are More Advantages
- Greater maternal satisfaction
- Increased sense of well-being & control
- Fewer medical interventions
- Decreased need for c-section & increased vaginal birth
- Success after c-section (VBAC)
- Shorter labors
- More confident & supportive partners
- Better mother-infant interaction
- Increased success in breastfeeding
- Decreased postpartum depression