What is a Birth Doula?

A Birth doula is a professional that is trained in the needs of the family during pregnancy and childbirth. I offer non-judgmental support, guidance, and evidence-based education. As well as practical hands on support in relation to comfort measures during childbirth to help achieve a positive birthing experience.

I offer support & knowledge in these 4 areas:

The Physiology of childbirth

Common medical interventions & Evidence based care in childbirth

Comfort measures for childbirth

Breastfeeding

Benefits & Statistics of having a Birth Doula:

The use of Pitocin for induction is decreased by 31%

The Caesarean Section rate decreases by 25-39%

8-15% increase in Spontaneous Vaginal Birth (Labor brought on by the body not medicine like induction) with a shorter duration of labor by as much as 41 min

9% Decrease in medication for pain relief

14% decrease in NICU stay

38% decrease in the baby’s risk of a low Apgar score

Increases Oxytocin levels

Increases endorphins and other pain coping hormones making labor less painful

What is a Postpartum Doula?

Postpartum doulas care for mom and the family with knowledge of the postpartum period and physical recovery. The doula has skills in communication and parenting styles. The doula can provide evidence-based information on hard topics like SIDS, where to place baby to sleep, vaccinations, and basic infant care.

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