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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:
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:
Other benefits include:
- 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