Why do you need a doula?

The evidence is clear: doulas improve birth outcomes, increase satisfaction in childbirth, and decrease the need for interventions.

Women who are supported by a doula during childbirth are:

• Less likely to undergo a cesarean section

• Less likely to receive synthetic oxytocin to speed up labor

• Less likely to use pain medication

• Less likely to view their birth experience as negative

Continuous support during labor and birth is associated with:

• Higher likelihood of spontaneous vaginal birth

• Shorter labor

• Fewer interventions during birth

Examine the evidence - a doula may be beneficial for you or someone you know!

Evidence Based Birth - Evidence on: Doulas

https://evidencebasedbirth.com/the-evidence-for-doulas/

Check out the position paper by DONA International on the doula's role during childbirth:

https://www.dona.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/DONA-Birth-Position-Paper-FINAL.pdf

Still not convinced? Read the Cochrane review of the research behind continuous support during labor:

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD003766.pub6/full

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