What is a doula?
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A doula is a trained birth professional who provides non-medical support and guidance through pregnancy, birth and postpartum period. A doula can not replace an ob/gyn or midwife, rather complement their work by providing continuous support during birth, helping with pain management, and providing meaningful ways for family to support the birthing person.
According to American Pregnancy Association, the goal of a doula is to help experience a positive and safe birth. "Studies have shown that having a doula as a member of the birth team decreases the overall cesarean rate by 50%, the length of labor by 25%, the use of oxytocin by 40$ and requests for an epidural by 60%". |
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