The Doula Difference...
The Doula Difference...
Aside from the positive statistical based reasons outlined below, there are many practical reasons to hire a doula as a valuable member of your support system:
• Your partner can take a break during labour without guilt
• Unlike hospital staff, a doula is employed by YOU and works only for YOU
• How you feel emotionally during your birth matters both for your own physical well-being and the well-being of baby
• A Doula can recommend many community resources or programs you may not know about
• You will have support no matter what options you choose or opt out of during your birth experience
• You will have someone trained in dealing with pressure situations and remaining calm throughout
• You will have someone to explain everything that is happening and give you your options to make your own choices
• More hands mean more physical comfort supports between your partner and your doula
• A doula will always have faith in your body to do what it is made to do, even if you feel doubt and fear
• If your baby is taken to the NICU or requires special attention, your doula stays with YOU which allows your partner to leave your side without guilt
• You can text your doula pictures of it…she won’t get grossed out or think you are weird
The Statistical Benefits of Hiring a Doula
The Statistical Benefits of Hiring a Doula
25% Shorter labour
50% Reduced rate of Cesarean section
60% Reduction of epidural requests
40% Reduction in forceps delivery
40% Reduction in use of analgesia
*according to "Mothering the Mother", Klaus, Kennel & Klaus