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What is a Doula?
A "doula" is a person who provides continuous support to women
and their families during labor and delivery. A doula understands
that birth is normal and provides physical, emotional and
informational support to the mother and her family. The services a
doula provides can offer you the following benefits.
The presence of a doula will compliment the father's role and help
to strengthen the bond between mother and father. A doula can
help decrease the normal anxiety the father might feel and give him
support and encouragement.
and their families during labor and delivery. A doula understands
that birth is normal and provides physical, emotional and
informational support to the mother and her family. The services a
doula provides can offer you the following benefits.
The presence of a doula will compliment the father's role and help
to strengthen the bond between mother and father. A doula can
help decrease the normal anxiety the father might feel and give him
support and encouragement.
| Reduction in: Length of labor Use of oxytocin to induce or augment labor Need for pain medication Cesarean section rates Forceps and vacuum extraction Postpartum depression Number of NICU stays for babies Increase in: Satisfaction with birth Satisfaction with partner Satisfaction with baby Breastfeeding at 6 weeks postpartum |
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| Did You Know? |
Did you know that immediate cord clamping increases your babies
risk of developing autism and ADHD? www.cordclamp.com
Did you know that eating a diet high in protein can reduce your risk of
developing morning sickness, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes
and other pregnancy induced disease? www.blueribbonbaby.org
risk of developing autism and ADHD? www.cordclamp.com
Did you know that eating a diet high in protein can reduce your risk of
developing morning sickness, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes
and other pregnancy induced disease? www.blueribbonbaby.org
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