Heart Work Birth Services
Caren Hespeler, CD(DONA)
Childbirth Education
Birth Doula Support
Photography
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408.655.4523
Los Gatos, Ca
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A birth doula supports you and your partner by providing the knowledge, comfort, and education necessary for a fulfilling birth experience, using techniques such as:
  • massage
  • breathing techniques and vocalization 
  • assist in finding your Rhythm, Relaxation & Ritual (the 3 R's)
  • counter-pressure
  • visualization
  • relaxation
  • education and advocacy

This doula support allows the laboring person's partner a greater sense of relaxation, and therefore an increased ability to care for the birthing person on an emotional level.

Clinical studies show the benefits of working with a birth doula include:
  • 50% reduction in cesarean rates
  • 25% reduction in the length of labor
  • 60% reduction in the rate of epidural use
  • 40% reduction in the need for forceps
  • higher breastfeeding rates

Other benefits include:
  • higher levels of confidence in partners as coaches
  • increased birthing person's sense of satisfaction in the birth
  • overall sense of well-being following delivery
  • easier transition into parenthood
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