The Doula Benefit

“Only with trust, faith and support can the woman allow the birth experience to enlighten and empower her."
- Claudia Lowe

 

Eleven studies have shown dramatic enhancement of overall birth satisfaction when a trained Doula is present:

 
Birth Outcomes:

  • Shorter labors
  • Fewer complications
  • Reduced cesarean rates
  • Fewer requests for pain medication

    Mothers:
  • Greater sense of fulfillment with
    the birth experience
  • Greater satisfaction with her
    partner's role
  • Better bonding with her baby
    postpartum
  • Less postpartum depression

    Babies:
  • Shorter hospital stays
  • Fewer admissions to special care
    nurseries
  • Improved breastfeeding success
  • More positive assessment of the baby

    Health Care System:
  • Dramatically reduced cost of obstetrical
    care
  • Exclusive personalized care

The Benefits of continuous labor support are recognized by:

  • The World Health Organization
  • The Medical Leadership Council
    (an organization of over 1200 US hospitals)
  • The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada

Contact:
Marianne Ames
Snohomish, WA, 98290
marianne@nurturingdoula.com
(425) 397-9757 or (425) 232-1451
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