Studies have
found that labor coaches or doulas offer numerous benefits both to the
mother and child. Women supported by a labor coaches or doulas have a
reduction in the duration of labor, less use of pain relief
medications, lower rates of operative vaginal delivery, and in many
studies a reduction in cesarean deliveries. Newborns in births
supported by labor coaches or doulas have lower rates of fetal distress
and fewer are admitted to neonatal intensive care units. In addition,
one study found that 6 weeks after delivery, a greater proportion of
women who were supported during labor reported greater self-esteem,
less depression, and a higher regard for their babies and their ability
to care for them.
Please note: I am not currently taking clients due to my own maternity leave.
Please check back.
Or check out the list of doulas on our Family Resources page.