Congratulations!
Hopefully you are visiting this site because you have found out that you are pregnant and searching for ways to make this experience as joyful as possible. There are many benefits for having a Doula present at your child's birth whether you plan to have a natural delivery or one with intervention. This could be the most empowering day of your life and knowing your options and looking for support is a great way to start.
Support should also continue once your baby is born. Many of us don't have relatives near by or friends willing to do the work needed to really support you during the weeks after delivery, so hiring a Post-Partum Doula can also be very beneficial to you and your family.
Benefits of having a trained Birth Doula
· 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
Benefits of having a trained Post-Partum Doula
· Extra support for new family
· Breastfeeding support and education
· Newborn care instruction
· Resource information
· Meal Preparation
· Relief from feeling isolated
Information was obtained from CAPPA Postpartum Doula Training Manual
