“Of all the ways birth outcomes could be improved, continuous labor support seems like one of the most important and basic needs for birthing people. Research has shown that labor support from doulas is both risk-free and highly effective.” - EvidenceBasedBirth.com

WHAT IS A DOULA?

A doula is your constant companion throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum - an additional support during your unique journey of becoming a parent(s). Rather than feeling like you are enduring a series of procedures or interventions, a doula helps you to embrace being an active participant in all stages of your birth experience. They are there to remind you of your voice, power and inner-strength. Doulas create space to talk through your options, or to simply remind you to check in with your own intuition before making decisions at important crossroads.

Statistically, doulas:

• decrease dissatisfaction with the birth experience by 31%

• reduce your chance of Cesarean birth by 39%

• reduce the use of pain medication in labor by 10%

• increase the likelihood of spontaneous vaginal birth by 15%