 Childbearing families, midwives, physicians and nurses appreciate the knowledge and continuous support a Doula provides. Studies have shown that when doulas attend birth, labors are shorter with fewer complications, babies are healthier and they breastfeed more easily. A recent study revealed the remarkable benefits of a Doula assisted labor: * Reduced cesarean section rate by 50% * Reduced need for forceps and vacuum delivery by 40% * Shortened labor * Reduced need for epidural anesthesia by 60% * Reduced oxytocin use by 40% * Helped fathers participate in the birth with increased confidence * Helped mothers to have a more satisfying birth experience. |