Birth is an event that you should remember for your entire life. As professional labor support, we recognize this special time and would like to help nurture and empower you. You should feel supported and safe, without judgments. Birth is not just a physical game but largely a mental one!
Studies have shown that when doulas attend birth, labors are shorter with fewer complications, babies are healthier and they breastfeed more easily (dona.org). The benefits of continuous labor support include (Cochrane Review):
A Birth Doula understands the process of birth and the emotional needs of a woman in labor. She assists in preparing for and carrying out the preferences for birth. She stays with the woman through labor and after, providing emotional support, physical comfort, and an objective viewpoint to aide momma's in making the best, most informed decisions possible. We protect the memory of this experience and know one thing for sure - birth always works out!
Studies have shown that when doulas attend birth, labors are shorter with fewer complications, babies are healthier and they breastfeed more easily (dona.org). The benefits of continuous labor support include (Cochrane Review):
- shortened labor
- a decreased chance of cesarean birth by 51%
- decreased use of pain medication by 36%
- aide partners participate with confidence
- facilitate mother-baby bonding and breastfeeding
A Birth Doula understands the process of birth and the emotional needs of a woman in labor. She assists in preparing for and carrying out the preferences for birth. She stays with the woman through labor and after, providing emotional support, physical comfort, and an objective viewpoint to aide momma's in making the best, most informed decisions possible. We protect the memory of this experience and know one thing for sure - birth always works out!
