A doula supports women and their families in achieving the birth experience that they desire. doulas work in homes, hospitals, and birth centers. A doula gives emotional, physical, and informational support. Your care provider will take care of your health. Your doula will ensure that someone is always available to support you emotionally and help you have a positive birth experience.

What Are the Benefits?

• Greater satisfaction
  
• Shorter labors by 25%
• Fewer complications
• Reduced cesarean rate by 50%
• Reduced epidural use by 60%
• Less pitocin use by 40%
• Fewer narcotics used by 30%
• Decreased use of forceps by 30%
• Increased success with breastfeeding
• Fewer cases of postpartum depression