"Birth is not only about making babies. Birth is about making mothers. Strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and know their inner strength."
-Barbara Katz Rothman
I believe your babies birth day is one of the most special days in your whole life. How you and your partner were supported is something you will remember forever.
EVIDENCED BASED BENEFITS OF A DOULA:
20% shorter labors
25% decrease in the risk of Cesarean rate and reduces the need for pitocin, forceps, vacuum extraction
30% reduction in the use of pain medications and reduces mother's request for epidurals.
Increases the mother's positive feelings and satisfaction towards the childbirth experience