There is a well-known study that tells us that having a doula reduces the number of c-sections, epidurals, helps labour progress faster, and much more. Those are all great reasons to have a doula attend your birth.
Doulas will also help you during pregnancy. They meet with you prenatally to discuss your birth plans, to help you learn or practice some comfort measures, they are a resource for information no matter what your situation and can help you practice talking to your health care provider.
During labour and birth, your doula can suggest position changes, comfort measures, and they help keep you on track with your wishes for birth. They also bring with them their bag of tricks with lots of items to help you during birth. When you interview doulas, they may share with you some items they have in their bag.
Doulas don't stop there! They will also visit you after the birth to see how you are adjusting. They can help with breastfeeding and newborn care but they can also explain or clarify moments during the birth that you have questions about.
Contact doulas in your area for more information about their services and see if you would work well together!
Everyone deserves a doula!
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