- Why hire a Doula?
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· A Doula can help you have a satisfying and empowering birth.
· She keeps you aware of your options.
· She will advocate for you.
· She will empower you to make choices during the birth.
· She will be there for you continuously through the labour and birth.
- Studies have shown the benefits of having a doula:
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· 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.
Statistics taken from: (Mothering the Mother: How a Doula Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier, and Healthier Birth), Klaus, Kennell, and Klaus