Questions about doulas and doula services

  • What effects does the presence of a doula have on birth outcomes?

  • Studies show that the presence of a doula results in shorter labor, a reduced need for pain medication, and improved outcomes for both mother and baby.

    In addition, long-term benefits of labor support include:
    • Improved breastfeeding
    • Decreased postpartum depression
    • Greater maternal satisfaction
    • Better mother-infant interaction

~Full term babies~
~Normal birth weight~
~Resulting in shorter hospital stays~