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Labor Doula
What is a Doula, and WHY SHOULD I HAVE ONE?
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A birth doula is a person who provides emotional support, physical comfort, and an objective viewpoint to parents before and during labor and birth. Birth doulas also help parents get the information they need to make informed decisions. As your doula, I am hired by YOU - not your hospital or birth center - so my whole purpose is to serve you and your baby.
Studies show that when continuous labor support was provided by a doula, birthing parents experienced:
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31% decrease in the use of Pitocin
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28% decrease in the risk of Cesarean
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12% increase in the chances of a spontaneous vaginal birth
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9% decrease in the use of any medications for pain relief
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14% decrease in the risk of newborns being admitted to a special care nursery
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34% decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience
