The Benefits of Doula Support
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- Improved natural birth outcomes for mum and bub
- Reduction in the need for c-section or pain medication
- Birth education and planning tailored to your needs
- Provision of up to date information on pregnancy, labour and babies
- Significantly reduced tension, stress and fear around labour and birth (or babies)
- The benefit of on-call support at any time during your pregnancy and birth
In 1993, Klaus and Klaus published a study on the role of Doula at birth. There findings include:
- 50% reduction in the cesarean rate
- 25% shorter labor
- 60% reduction in epidural requests
- 40% reduction in oxytocin use
- 30% reduction in analgesia use
- 40% reduction in forceps delivery
For more information and research about the benefits of a Doula you may like to go to DONA