Why Hire a Doula?

Studies have shown the use of a doula during labour and delivery can have the following beneficial effects:

• 50% reduction in the caesarean rate
• 25% shorter labour
• 50% reduction in epidural requests
• 40% reduction in oxytocin use
• 30% reduction in analgesia use
• 40% reduction in forceps delivery

• Improved breastfeeding
• Increased time spent with baby
• Increased maternal satisfaction with the birth experience
• Decreased postpartum depression 
  

(Klaus, Kennell and Klaus in Mothering the Mother)