What makes pain intolerable to women is fear. What takes the fear away is knowledge, relaxation and focus. ~ Gloria Lemay
What is a Doula?
Doulas are experts in non-pharmaceutical pain relief through a variety of positions, comfort measures, massage techniques, acupressure, breathing techniques and nourishment.
A doula is a professionally trained woman who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the mother and partner through pregnancy, labor and delivery, and post-partum.
Benefits of Doula Support.
Continuous labor support results in more positive birth outcomes. Studies demonstrate that doula presence correlates with:
- 50% reduction in overall cesarean rate.
- 25% decrease in length of labor.
- 40% reduction in oxytocin use.
- 60% less requests for epidurals.
- Less painful labor and delivery.
- Doulas compliment and enhance the father or birth-partner ’s role.
The whole family benefits through increased family bonding, healthier babies, positive breastfeeding relationships, and less post-partum depression.
It is my intention to become familiar with
you and your specific wishes no matter
where and how you chose to birth. My
hope for you is that you look back at that
on your baby’s birthday with fond memories
and feelings of empowerment.