Benefits of Having A Doula

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Most people don't even know what a Doula is, let alone know about all the benefits they can
provide to both mother and child. Also  referred to as "labor assistants,” Doulas have been shown, in published studies,  to affect many positive outcomes.
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Physical:

  • Fewer requests for epidurals (60%), narcotics (30%) 
  • Reduced use of pitocin
  • Reduced duration of labor (25%)
  • Fewer forceps deliveries
  • Reduced use of vacuum extraction
  • Reduced cesarean section rates (50%)
  • Neonate hospitalization and rate of complications reduced
  • Reduced chances of maternal fever  and infection
  • Reduced maternal bleeding following birth 
  • Increased chance of spontaneous vaginal birth
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    Psychological:

    Mothers report more positive reviews of their birth experience
    Reduced levels of anxietyMothers have  higher regard and increased sensitivity towards
    babies
    Mothers feel more secure and have more confidence

    Reduced incidence of post-partum
    depression

    "The whole point of woman-centered birth is the knowledge that a woman is the birth power source. She may need, and deserve, help, but in essence, she always had, currently has, and will have the power."
    Heather McCue

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