More than 20 years of research indicate that continuous doula support before, during and after childbirth offers many benefits, including:
Reduced cesarean rates (up to 50%)
Reduced need for assisted delivery (forceps and vacuum extraction)
A shorter labor (up to 25%)
Reduced requests for epidural anethesia (up to 60%)
Reduced use of oxytocin (up to 40%)
Increased success at breastfeeding
Greater maternal satisfaction with the birth experience, their partner, child, and themselves.
Increased satisfaction in the experience by the mother's partner.
What advantage does a Doula provide?
