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)

 
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