Numerous clinical studies have found that a doula’s presence at birth
Research shows that parents who receive doula support
Further information
What is a Doula?
The Doula and the Partner: How They Work Together to Help the Birthing Woman
"What Exactly Am I Paying My Doula For?"
- Tends to result in shorter labors with fewer complications
- Reduces negative feelings about one’s childbirth experience
- Reduces the need for pitocin (a labor-inducing drug), forceps, vacuum extraction, cesarean section
- Reduces the mother’s request for pain medication and/or epidurals
Research shows that parents who receive doula support
- Feel more secure and cared for
- Are more successful in adapting to new family dynamics
- Feel more positive about their partner
- Have greater success with breastfeeding
- Have greater self-confidence
- Experience less postpartum depression
Further information
What is a Doula?
The Doula and the Partner: How They Work Together to Help the Birthing Woman
"What Exactly Am I Paying My Doula For?"
