Birth Doula Support
“Labor is a spiritual experience. When a woman is in labor, she is entering an altered state of consciousness, a deep connection to her body and the divine.”
— Dr. Sarah Buckley, author of Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering
My belief is this:
Birth is a natural physiological process and a profound life experience deserving of honor, integrity, and personal authority.
As your doula I will work to support you in tapping into your own personal power and voice to birth your baby the way you desire to.
Birth Doula Statistics
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Women who received doula care had a 52.9% lower chance of having a cesarean delivery.
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Women who received doula care had a 57.5% lower chance of postpartum depression or anxiety.
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A review of 12 randomized controlled trials found that having a doula present shortened the length of labor by an average of 3 hours.
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According to a 2012 study published in The Cochrane Review, women who had a doula were 33% less likely to request an epidural, and 12% less likely to use any form of pain medication during labor.
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According to a study published in The Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing, women who had a doula present were more likely to report positive feelings about their birth experience, regardless of the outcome (such as the need for medical interventions).
