May is the International Month of the Doula

May is the International Month of the Doula

Do you know what the benefits of doula support are?
Studies have shown the following benefits of having a Birth Doula present at birth:


Continuous Support for Women During Childbirth, Cochrane Review, 2011
http://childbirthconnection.org/article.asp?ck=10272&ClickedLink=200&area=2
A Systematic Review of the Cochrane Review, 2011

50% reduction in c-section rates

25% shorter labour

60% reduction in epidural requests

40% reduction in Oxytocin use

30% reduction in analgesia use

40% reduction in forceps or vacuum deliveries

Women who have used a Doula are more satisfied with their birth experience, feel more confident in their ability to mother, bond faster with their newborn, are less likely to have Postpartum Depression, and are more likely to breastfeed. ~ Klaus, Kennel, and Klaus 2001

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