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"Women who had doulas attending their childbirth reported greater satisfaction with the birth experience, enhanced breastfeeding, better maternal bond with baby, less postpartum depression, anxiety and greater self esteem and satisfaction with their birth experience."

Recent evidence shows

that doula support can:

Shorten labor up to 25%
Reduce requests for pain medication by 30%,
Reduce the request for epidurals by 60%
Reduce the incidence of cesareans by 50%
Reduce the number of birth complications
Decrease the likelihood of postpartum depression & anxiety
Increase bonding time between mother and baby
Initiate breastfeeding with greater success

Source The Doula Book: How A Trained Labor Companion Can Help You Have A Shorter, Easier, And Healthier Birth.

By Marshall H. Klaus PhD, John H. Kennell MD, Phyllis H. Klaus MFT.

Doula Services

The benefits of having a doula...

shorter labors
less pitocin
more satisfaction
less perception of pain
greater empowerment
continuous labor support
compassionate care
non-biased information
step by step support

What is a Doula?

"Doula" has become quite the buzz word in the last few years especially as more and more birthing couples begin to educate themselves about choices in evidenced based childbirth. A Doula is a trained professional who provides support during the entire childbirth process. This includes pre and post-natal support; involves the birthing mother and anyone she chooses as part of her birth team. Women who are supported by doulas experience shorter labors, more natural deliveries, improved breastfeeding, bonding and overall greater satisfaction with childbirth.

Meet Your Doula

Kate Taylor, MA, MT-BC